HarrisDemocratic49.3%1,555TrumpRepublican49.3%1,555OtherAll other candidates1.5%46
Tie- Lead
- 0
- Total
- 3,156
- vs nation
- D+1.5
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic49.7%1,621TrumpRepublican48.2%1,573OtherAll other candidates2.1%70
D+1.5- Lead
- 48
- Total
- 3,264
- vs nation
- R+3.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic42.5%1,233TrumpRepublican51.2%1,484OtherAll other candidates6.3%182
R+8.7- Lead
- 251
- Total
- 2,899
- vs nation
- R+10.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic44.2%1,286RomneyRepublican53.9%1,567OtherAll other candidates1.9%55
R+9.7- Lead
- 281
- Total
- 2,908
- vs nation
- R+13.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic45.9%1,364McCainRepublican52.4%1,557OtherAll other candidates1.6%48
R+6.5- Lead
- 193
- Total
- 2,969
- vs nation
- R+13.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic34.8%971BushRepublican63.6%1,776OtherAll other candidates1.6%44
R+28.8- Lead
- 805
- Total
- 2,791
- vs nation
- R+26.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- TiedMIT Election Lab
- Population
- 6,4722024 5-year
- Median household income
- $69,4032024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 71.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 23.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+1.5 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+28.8 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Chalco, NE · twin score 80.1
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −28.8% |
| 2008 | −6.5% |
| 2012 | −9.7% |
| 2016 | −8.7% |
| 2020 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | +0.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O | 49.3%Harris1,555 | 49.3%Trump1,555 | 1.5% | Tied | R+1.5 | D+1.5 | 3,156 | |
| D | 49.7%Biden1,621 | 48.2%Trump1,573 | 2.1% | D+1.5 | D+10.1 | R+3.0 | 3,264 | |
| R | 42.5%Clinton1,233 | 51.2%Trump1,484 | 6.3% | R+8.7 | D+1.0 | R+10.7 | 2,899 | |
| R | 44.2%Obama1,286 | 53.9%Romney1,567 | 1.9% | R+9.7 | R+3.2 | R+13.5 | 2,908 | |
| R | 45.9%Obama1,364 | 52.4%McCain1,557 | 1.6% | R+6.5 | — | R+13.8 | 2,969 | |
| R | 34.8%Kerry971 | 63.6%Bush1,776 | 1.6% | R+28.8 | — | R+26.4 | 2,791 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 Senate · 1 Senate special
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 47.7%1,500 | 52.3%1,647 | 3,147 |
| 2020 | R | 45.4%1,431 | 54.6%1,720 | 3,151 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 58.2%1,816 | 41.8%1,303 | 3,119 |
| 2020 | R | 35.8%979 | 64.2%1,753 | 2,732 |
U.S. Senate special elections
Each row shows U.S. Senate special votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 49.4%1,537 | 50.6%1,576 | 3,113 |
Ralston sits as an independent city surrounded by Omaha, drawing a blue-collar electorate that has tracked closely with Douglas County's broader suburban shifts over recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 1.5 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 28.8 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was a true tie.
A population of 6,472, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,403 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chalco and La Vista.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Chalco
Nebraska
80.1twin score
12-yr trendcollege share2008 margin
La Vista
Nebraska
77.4twin score
12-yr trendcollege share2008 margin
Offutt AFB
Nebraska
72.9twin score
population scale12-yr trendcollege share≠ median age
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ralston, Nebraska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ralston, Nebraska voted a near-tie (Tied), carried by a third-party candidate. Out of 3,156 votes cast, 1,555 went Democratic and 1,555 went Republican.
How many people live in Ralston, Nebraska?
Ralston, Nebraska has a population of 6,472 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ralston, Nebraska?
Median household income in Ralston, Nebraska is $69,403 — below the national median of $80,734. The Nebraska state median is $76,475.
What is the political history of Ralston, Nebraska?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Ralston, Nebraska from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.