Thomas County, Nebraska: Rural GOP Stronghold
Nebraska · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+77.3
2024 Margin
D+0.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
🌾 Rural GOP
Classification
1K
Population
Thomas County, Nebraska voted R+77.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 348 votes (88.55%). This represented a D+0.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Electoral Behavior
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Rural GOP StrongholdView all
Small, deeply conservative counties that have been consistently 75%+ Republican. Stable heartland communities concentrated in TX, OK, KS, NE and the Great Plains.
Volatility
5.5
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+77.3
2020→2024 SwingD+0.4%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population669
Median Age
46.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$70,069(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
69.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
4.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.2%(44) | 88.5%(348) | R+77.3 | +0.4 |
| 2020 | 10.5%(45) | 88.3%(377) | R+77.8 | +2.2 |
| 2016 | 7.6%(30) | 87.5%(344) | R+79.9 | -2.0 |
| 2012 | 10.3%(42) | 88.2%(360) | R+77.9 | -6.1 |
| 2008 | 13.1%(51) | 84.9%(331) | R+71.8 | -0.2 |
| 2004 | 13.5%(60) | 85.1%(378) | R+71.6 | -2.3 |
| 2000 | 13.9%(55) | 83.3%(329) | R+69.4 | -13.7 |
| 1996 | 14.9%(64) | 70.6%(303) | R+55.7 | -10.3 |
| 1992 | 14.9%(70) | 60.3%(283) | R+45.4 | +19.4 |
| 1988 | 17.4%(81) | 82.2%(383) | R+64.8 | -4.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.6%(41) | 89.4%(346) | R+78.8 | -6.6 |
| 2020 | 10.0%(40) | 82.3%(329) | R+72.3 | +3.2 |
| 2018 | 10.7%(36) | 86.1%(291) | R+75.4 | -11.5 |
| 2014 | 14.7%(46) | 78.6%(246) | R+63.9 | +6.6 |
| 2012 | 14.8%(61) | 85.2%(352) | R+70.5 | -44.5 |
| 2008 | 35.8%(138) | 61.7%(238) | R+25.9 | -31.9 |
| 2006 | 53.0%(178) | 47.0%(158) | D+6.0 | +88.6 |
| 2002 | 7.2%(29) | 89.8%(363) | R+82.7 | -38.1 |
| 2000 | 27.7%(108) | 72.3%(282) | R+44.6 | +1.1 |
| 1996 | 26.0%(107) | 71.8%(295) | R+45.7 | -15.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.5%(29) | 86.6%(265) | R+77.1 | -2.7 |
| 2018 | 12.8%(44) | 87.2%(300) | R+74.4 | -15.4 |
| 2014 | 19.0%(59) | 78.1%(242) | R+59.0 | +17.5 |
| 2010 | 11.7%(37) | 88.3%(279) | R+76.6 | +1.1 |
| 2006 | 9.9%(33) | 87.7%(291) | R+77.7 | -19.0 |
| 2002 | 18.3%(73) | 77.0%(308) | R+58.8 | -36.2 |
| 1998 | 38.7%(139) | 61.3%(220) | R+22.6 | -32.7 |
| 1994 | 55.0%(255) | 44.8%(208) | D+10.1 | +41.0 |
| 1990 | 34.6%(139) | 65.4%(263) | R+30.9 | +11.7 |
| 1986 | 28.7%(139) | 71.3%(345) | R+42.6 | -14.6 |