Phelps County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Phelps County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+68.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,158 votes (83.39%) to 758 (15.2%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Phelps County is classified as a deep Republican county. Phelps County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940. The county has a population of approximately 9,009.
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 | 15.2%(758) | 83.4%(4,158) | R+68.2 | R+0.4 |
| 2020 | 15.0%(752) | 82.8%(4,157) | R+67.8 | D+2.0 |
| 2016 | 12.2%(572) | 82.0%(3,849) | R+69.8 | R+12.3 |
| 2012 | 20.1%(880) | 77.6%(3,400) | R+57.5 | R+5.9 |
| 2008 | 23.5%(1,050) | 75.1%(3,360) | R+51.6 | D+12.5 |
| 2004 | 17.5%(830) | 81.6%(3,872) | R+64.1 | R+7.1 |
| 2000 | 20.2%(934) | 77.3%(3,575) | R+57.1 | R+14.6 |
| 1996 | 23.4%(1,071) | 65.9%(3,015) | R+42.5 | R+3.3 |
| 1992 | 16.9%(830) | 56.1%(2,752) | R+39.2 | D+12.5 |
| 1988 | 23.9%(1,047) | 75.6%(3,316) | R+51.7 | D+15.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Phelps County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.3%(1,809) | 81.7%(8,070) | R+63.4 | D+7.0 |
| 2020 | 10.1%(488) | 80.5%(3,896) | R+70.4 | R+8.3 |
| 2018 | 17.4%(671) | 79.5%(3,068) | R+62.1 | D+4.4 |
| 2014 | 14.0%(473) | 80.4%(2,725) | R+66.5 | R+12.5 |
| 2012 | 23.0%(1,006) | 77.0%(3,368) | R+54.0 | R+16.9 |
| 2008 | 31.0%(1,392) | 68.0%(3,058) | R+37.1 | R+52.9 |
| 2006 | 57.9%(2,285) | 42.1%(1,659) | D+15.9 | D+98.1 |
| 2002 | 8.2%(276) | 90.4%(3,050) | R+82.2 | R+70.6 |
| 2000 | 44.2%(2,050) | 55.8%(2,588) | R+11.6 | D+15.6 |
| 1996 | 35.7%(1,639) | 62.9%(2,888) | R+27.2 | R+23.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.8%(509) | 82.0%(3,012) | R+68.1 | R+4.1 |
| 2018 | 18.0%(693) | 82.0%(3,162) | R+64.0 | R+22.0 |
| 2014 | 27.1%(904) | 69.2%(2,310) | R+42.1 | D+27.1 |
| 2010 | 15.4%(456) | 84.6%(2,504) | R+69.2 | R+0.5 |
| 2006 | 15.0%(605) | 83.7%(3,380) | R+68.7 | R+10.7 |
| 2002 | 19.3%(650) | 77.3%(2,604) | R+58.0 | R+38.7 |
| 1998 | 40.3%(1,691) | 59.5%(2,500) | R+19.3 | R+62.4 |
| 1994 | 71.4%(3,096) | 28.2%(1,224) | D+43.1 | D+59.9 |
| 1990 | 41.2%(1,702) | 57.9%(2,392) | R+16.7 | D+6.4 |
| 1986 | 38.5%(1,620) | 61.5%(2,592) | R+23.1 | R+9.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab