Otoe County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Otoe County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+38.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,651 votes (68.69%) to 2,463 (29.94%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Otoe County is classified as a deep Republican county. Otoe County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936. The county has a population of approximately 16,241.
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 | 29.9%(2,463) | 68.7%(5,651) | R+38.8 | R+0.9 |
| 2020 | 29.8%(2,490) | 67.6%(5,649) | R+37.8 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 27.2%(2,025) | 65.2%(4,860) | R+38.0 | R+13.7 |
| 2012 | 36.7%(2,561) | 61.0%(4,258) | R+24.3 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 41.1%(2,915) | 56.9%(4,033) | R+15.8 | D+21.4 |
| 2004 | 30.8%(2,275) | 67.9%(5,018) | R+37.1 | R+7.6 |
| 2000 | 33.1%(2,208) | 62.7%(4,178) | R+29.6 | R+14.0 |
| 1996 | 35.0%(2,279) | 50.6%(3,290) | R+15.5 | R+2.1 |
| 1992 | 29.8%(2,038) | 43.3%(2,960) | R+13.5 | D+3.9 |
| 1988 | 41.1%(2,616) | 58.5%(3,724) | R+17.4 | D+25.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Otoe County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.4%(5,729) | 64.6%(10,437) | R+29.1 | D+25.6 |
| 2020 | 18.4%(1,501) | 73.2%(5,961) | R+54.8 | R+21.3 |
| 2018 | 31.2%(1,977) | 64.6%(4,098) | R+33.4 | D+12.0 |
| 2014 | 25.4%(1,372) | 70.8%(3,828) | R+45.4 | R+28.3 |
| 2012 | 41.4%(2,876) | 58.6%(4,067) | R+17.2 | D+1.5 |
| 2008 | 39.6%(2,797) | 58.3%(4,111) | R+18.6 | R+43.7 |
| 2006 | 62.5%(3,569) | 37.5%(2,139) | D+25.1 | D+94.6 |
| 2002 | 14.2%(651) | 83.7%(3,837) | R+69.5 | R+69.9 |
| 2000 | 50.1%(3,345) | 49.8%(3,321) | D+0.4 | D+15.4 |
| 1996 | 41.2%(2,677) | 56.3%(3,656) | R+15.1 | R+35.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.7%(1,593) | 68.2%(3,920) | R+40.5 | R+6.6 |
| 2018 | 33.1%(2,107) | 66.9%(4,264) | R+33.9 | R+9.6 |
| 2014 | 35.8%(1,938) | 60.0%(3,251) | R+24.2 | D+29.7 |
| 2010 | 23.0%(951) | 77.0%(3,179) | R+53.9 | D+1.1 |
| 2006 | 21.4%(1,230) | 76.5%(4,396) | R+55.1 | R+11.7 |
| 2002 | 25.9%(1,181) | 69.3%(3,159) | R+43.4 | R+37.2 |
| 1998 | 46.9%(2,472) | 53.1%(2,797) | R+6.2 | R+55.9 |
| 1994 | 74.6%(4,158) | 24.8%(1,385) | D+49.7 | D+42.0 |
| 1990 | 53.5%(3,142) | 45.8%(2,686) | D+7.8 | D+17.7 |
| 1986 | 45.0%(2,710) | 54.9%(3,307) | R+9.9 | R+11.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab