Jefferson County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Jefferson County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+45.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,614 votes (71.83%) to 968 (26.6%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Jefferson County is classified as a deep Republican county. Jefferson County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 7,161.
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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 | 26.6%(968) | 71.8%(2,614) | R+45.2 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(1,016) | 70.1%(2,616) | R+42.9 | D+1.8 |
| 2016 | 24.0%(837) | 68.7%(2,399) | R+44.7 | R+16.5 |
| 2012 | 34.7%(1,195) | 62.9%(2,166) | R+28.2 | R+12.4 |
| 2008 | 41.1%(1,520) | 56.9%(2,103) | R+15.8 | D+15.3 |
| 2004 | 33.7%(1,352) | 64.8%(2,600) | R+31.1 | R+5.4 |
| 2000 | 35.4%(1,361) | 61.1%(2,351) | R+25.7 | R+14.3 |
| 1996 | 37.8%(1,520) | 49.2%(1,979) | R+11.4 | R+5.2 |
| 1992 | 33.5%(1,506) | 39.7%(1,783) | R+6.2 | D+8.9 |
| 1988 | 42.1%(1,819) | 57.2%(2,471) | R+15.1 | D+23.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Jefferson County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.2%(2,178) | 69.8%(5,038) | R+39.6 | D+17.5 |
| 2020 | 18.1%(664) | 75.2%(2,764) | R+57.1 | R+23.9 |
| 2018 | 31.0%(924) | 64.2%(1,913) | R+33.2 | D+11.6 |
| 2014 | 25.9%(669) | 70.7%(1,827) | R+44.8 | R+24.7 |
| 2012 | 40.0%(1,366) | 60.0%(2,052) | R+20.1 | R+13.6 |
| 2008 | 45.8%(1,694) | 52.3%(1,935) | R+6.5 | R+49.4 |
| 2006 | 71.4%(2,272) | 28.6%(908) | D+42.9 | D+106.6 |
| 2002 | 17.0%(551) | 80.7%(2,618) | R+63.7 | R+70.3 |
| 2000 | 53.3%(2,038) | 46.7%(1,785) | D+6.6 | D+17.7 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(1,746) | 54.3%(2,195) | R+11.1 | R+38.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.8%(634) | 71.9%(1,916) | R+48.1 | R+11.3 |
| 2018 | 31.6%(944) | 68.4%(2,042) | R+36.8 | R+20.6 |
| 2014 | 39.6%(1,018) | 55.8%(1,434) | R+16.2 | D+35.8 |
| 2010 | 24.0%(536) | 76.0%(1,698) | R+52.0 | D+3.7 |
| 2006 | 21.6%(693) | 77.3%(2,484) | R+55.7 | R+21.3 |
| 2002 | 30.0%(979) | 64.5%(2,102) | R+34.5 | R+35.3 |
| 1998 | 50.4%(1,612) | 49.5%(1,585) | D+0.8 | R+49.5 |
| 1994 | 74.7%(2,969) | 24.4%(968) | D+50.4 | D+39.4 |
| 1990 | 54.7%(2,244) | 43.7%(1,793) | D+11.0 | D+14.9 |
| 1986 | 47.9%(2,099) | 51.8%(2,271) | R+3.9 | R+5.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab