Washington County, Nebraska: Deep Red Country
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+42.2
2024 Margin
R+1.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
21K
Population
Washington County, Nebraska voted R+42.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 8,855 votes (70.24%). This represented a R+1.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+42.2
2020→2024 SwingR+1.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population20,865
Median Age
41.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
36.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$89,671(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
82.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.1%(3,538) | 70.2%(8,855) | R+42.2 | R+1.8 |
| 2020 | 28.5%(3,554) | 68.8%(8,583) | R+40.3 | D+4.0 |
| 2016 | 24.2%(2,623) | 68.5%(7,424) | R+44.3 | R+7.5 |
| 2012 | 30.6%(3,132) | 67.3%(6,899) | R+36.8 | R+10.5 |
| 2008 | 36.0%(3,711) | 62.3%(6,425) | R+26.3 | D+17.2 |
| 2004 | 27.7%(2,754) | 71.2%(7,083) | R+43.5 | R+6.3 |
| 2000 | 29.6%(2,550) | 66.8%(5,758) | R+37.2 | R+9.4 |
| 1996 | 29.2%(2,248) | 57.0%(4,391) | R+27.8 | R+4.7 |
| 1992 | 25.4%(2,116) | 48.5%(4,042) | R+23.1 | D+5.0 |
| 1988 | 35.7%(2,567) | 63.8%(4,587) | R+28.1 | D+25.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.1%(4,621) | 62.7%(7,815) | R+25.6 | D+30.9 |
| 2020 | 16.4%(1,981) | 72.9%(8,808) | R+56.5 | R+12.7 |
| 2018 | 26.5%(2,438) | 70.3%(6,462) | R+43.8 | D+6.8 |
| 2014 | 23.4%(1,613) | 73.9%(5,105) | R+50.6 | R+19.5 |
| 2012 | 34.5%(3,505) | 65.5%(6,660) | R+31.0 | D+2.7 |
| 2008 | 31.8%(3,230) | 65.5%(6,658) | R+33.7 | R+49.6 |
| 2006 | 58.0%(4,417) | 42.0%(3,204) | D+15.9 | D+88.0 |
| 2002 | 12.4%(748) | 84.5%(5,084) | R+72.1 | R+62.0 |
| 2000 | 45.0%(3,843) | 55.0%(4,707) | R+10.1 | D+19.3 |
| 1996 | 34.3%(2,635) | 63.7%(4,892) | R+29.4 | R+34.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.3%(2,227) | 70.9%(6,244) | R+45.6 | R+5.4 |
| 2018 | 29.9%(2,752) | 70.1%(6,457) | R+40.2 | R+9.7 |
| 2014 | 32.8%(2,256) | 63.4%(4,354) | R+30.5 | D+31.5 |
| 2010 | 19.0%(1,369) | 81.0%(5,835) | R+62.0 | R+5.5 |
| 2006 | 20.7%(1,581) | 77.2%(5,902) | R+56.5 | R+7.8 |
| 2002 | 23.8%(1,432) | 72.6%(4,363) | R+48.8 | R+27.0 |
| 1998 | 39.1%(2,805) | 60.9%(4,364) | R+21.8 | R+60.0 |
| 1994 | 68.8%(4,330) | 30.6%(1,925) | D+38.2 | D+40.0 |
| 1990 | 48.8%(3,158) | 50.6%(3,276) | R+1.8 | D+18.4 |
| 1986 | 39.8%(2,412) | 60.0%(3,634) | R+20.2 | R+9.7 |
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(80.0%) | Nikki Haley(18.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(83.1%) | Bernie Sanders(9.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(50.7%) | Hillary Clinton(49.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(63.6%) | Ted Cruz(15.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(60.7%) | Hillary Clinton(39.3%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee