Stanton County, Nebraska: Deep Red Country
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+66.5
2024 Margin
R+2.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Stanton County, Nebraska voted R+66.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,536 votes (82.44%). This represented a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+66.5
2020→2024 SwingR+2.3%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population5,842
Median Age
41.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$76,035(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
77.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.0%(492) | 82.4%(2,536) | R+66.5 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 16.8%(532) | 80.9%(2,561) | R+64.1 | R+0.9 |
| 2016 | 14.9%(417) | 78.1%(2,187) | R+63.2 | R+12.7 |
| 2012 | 23.2%(614) | 73.7%(1,949) | R+50.5 | R+5.7 |
| 2008 | 26.6%(664) | 71.4%(1,781) | R+44.8 | D+13.5 |
| 2004 | 20.4%(559) | 78.7%(2,159) | R+58.3 | R+2.2 |
| 2000 | 20.1%(500) | 76.2%(1,895) | R+56.1 | R+20.1 |
| 1996 | 23.6%(577) | 59.6%(1,457) | R+36.0 | R+5.7 |
| 1992 | 19.4%(496) | 49.7%(1,274) | R+30.4 | D+15.1 |
| 1988 | 27.1%(639) | 72.5%(1,711) | R+45.4 | D+21.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.7%(447) | 85.3%(2,599) | R+70.7 | R+6.3 |
| 2020 | 12.5%(374) | 76.8%(2,304) | R+64.3 | R+0.0 |
| 2018 | 16.1%(363) | 80.4%(1,817) | R+64.3 | R+16.6 |
| 2014 | 24.6%(427) | 72.2%(1,256) | R+47.7 | D+2.3 |
| 2012 | 25.0%(660) | 75.0%(1,979) | R+50.0 | R+4.1 |
| 2008 | 25.6%(632) | 71.5%(1,762) | R+45.9 | R+53.7 |
| 2006 | 53.9%(1,068) | 46.1%(912) | D+7.9 | D+87.9 |
| 2002 | 8.9%(155) | 88.9%(1,554) | R+80.0 | R+54.9 |
| 2000 | 37.4%(920) | 62.5%(1,538) | R+25.1 | D+7.2 |
| 1996 | 32.5%(793) | 64.8%(1,583) | R+32.3 | R+27.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.9%(340) | 80.6%(1,967) | R+66.7 | R+5.1 |
| 2018 | 19.2%(435) | 80.8%(1,829) | R+61.6 | R+21.7 |
| 2014 | 28.5%(493) | 68.4%(1,183) | R+39.9 | D+32.2 |
| 2010 | 14.0%(255) | 86.0%(1,572) | R+72.1 | R+1.8 |
| 2006 | 13.2%(263) | 83.5%(1,659) | R+70.3 | R+9.1 |
| 2002 | 15.7%(275) | 76.8%(1,349) | R+61.2 | R+46.1 |
| 1998 | 42.4%(894) | 57.5%(1,212) | R+15.1 | R+53.6 |
| 1994 | 68.9%(1,390) | 30.4%(614) | D+38.5 | D+38.2 |
| 1990 | 50.0%(1,028) | 49.7%(1,023) | D+0.2 | D+31.0 |
| 1986 | 34.4%(765) | 65.1%(1,450) | R+30.8 | R+14.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.3%) | Nikki Haley(8.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(73.1%) | Bernie Sanders(11.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(64.8%) | Hillary Clinton(35.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(56.8%) | Ted Cruz(26.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(67.5%) | Hillary Clinton(32.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee