Dakota County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Dakota County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+29.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,934 votes (64.09%) to 2,109 (34.36%) for Harris.
This represents a R+12.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Dakota County is classified as a solid Republican county. Dakota County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 21,354.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.4%(2,109) | 64.1%(3,934) | R+29.7 | R+12.4 |
| 2020 | 40.3%(2,744) | 57.6%(3,926) | R+17.3 | D+3.4 |
| 2016 | 36.9%(2,314) | 57.6%(3,616) | R+20.7 | R+17.9 |
| 2012 | 47.6%(2,922) | 50.4%(3,094) | R+2.8 | D+1.9 |
| 2008 | 46.8%(2,994) | 51.5%(3,292) | R+4.7 | D+2.9 |
| 2004 | 45.8%(3,027) | 53.3%(3,526) | R+7.5 | R+0.5 |
| 2000 | 44.5%(2,695) | 51.5%(3,119) | R+7.0 | R+7.7 |
| 1996 | 44.0%(2,632) | 43.3%(2,592) | D+0.7 | D+7.8 |
| 1992 | 36.1%(2,335) | 43.2%(2,793) | R+7.1 | R+10.6 |
| 1988 | 51.6%(2,942) | 48.2%(2,744) | D+3.5 | D+19.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Dakota County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.4%(4,853) | 59.6%(7,149) | R+19.1 | D+7.2 |
| 2020 | 34.2%(2,235) | 60.5%(3,951) | R+26.3 | R+4.6 |
| 2018 | 37.3%(1,691) | 59.0%(2,677) | R+21.7 | D+1.1 |
| 2014 | 36.4%(1,357) | 59.2%(2,208) | R+22.8 | R+31.5 |
| 2012 | 54.4%(3,300) | 45.6%(2,770) | D+8.7 | D+25.5 |
| 2008 | 39.6%(2,491) | 56.3%(3,543) | R+16.7 | R+55.8 |
| 2006 | 69.5%(3,330) | 30.5%(1,459) | D+39.1 | D+78.3 |
| 2002 | 29.0%(1,225) | 68.2%(2,878) | R+39.2 | R+69.4 |
| 2000 | 65.1%(3,930) | 34.9%(2,106) | D+30.2 | D+27.6 |
| 1996 | 50.0%(2,980) | 47.5%(2,827) | D+2.6 | R+25.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.8%(931) | 70.1%(2,525) | R+44.2 | R+25.3 |
| 2018 | 40.5%(1,841) | 59.5%(2,701) | R+18.9 | R+1.5 |
| 2014 | 39.6%(1,487) | 57.0%(2,141) | R+17.4 | D+23.3 |
| 2010 | 29.7%(1,197) | 70.3%(2,840) | R+40.7 | R+9.2 |
| 2006 | 32.2%(1,525) | 63.7%(3,018) | R+31.5 | D+3.8 |
| 2002 | 30.5%(1,299) | 65.8%(2,802) | R+35.3 | R+37.4 |
| 1998 | 51.0%(2,443) | 48.9%(2,341) | D+2.1 | R+52.9 |
| 1994 | 77.4%(3,699) | 22.4%(1,071) | D+55.0 | D+33.4 |
| 1990 | 60.6%(2,771) | 39.0%(1,784) | D+21.6 | D+31.0 |
| 1986 | 45.3%(2,075) | 54.7%(2,507) | R+9.4 | R+16.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab