Scotts Bluff County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Scotts Bluff County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+47.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 11,033 votes (73.09%) to 3,856 (25.54%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Scotts Bluff County is classified as a deep Republican county. Scotts Bluff County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940. The county has a population of approximately 35,843.
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 | 25.5%(3,856) | 73.1%(11,033) | R+47.5 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 27.0%(4,196) | 70.5%(10,952) | R+43.5 | D+4.5 |
| 2016 | 22.4%(3,207) | 70.4%(10,076) | R+48.0 | R+10.7 |
| 2012 | 30.3%(4,327) | 67.5%(9,648) | R+37.2 | R+3.6 |
| 2008 | 32.2%(4,745) | 65.9%(9,708) | R+33.7 | D+11.7 |
| 2004 | 26.7%(3,843) | 72.1%(10,378) | R+45.4 | R+6.0 |
| 2000 | 28.4%(3,937) | 67.9%(9,397) | R+39.5 | R+16.6 |
| 1996 | 33.6%(4,547) | 56.4%(7,641) | R+22.8 | R+2.5 |
| 1992 | 27.9%(4,175) | 48.2%(7,213) | R+20.3 | D+11.2 |
| 1988 | 33.9%(4,464) | 65.4%(8,613) | R+31.5 | D+23.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Scotts Bluff County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.6%(9,127) | 69.4%(20,709) | R+38.8 | D+12.5 |
| 2020 | 20.1%(3,042) | 71.4%(10,820) | R+51.3 | R+9.3 |
| 2018 | 26.9%(2,887) | 68.8%(7,398) | R+42.0 | D+8.5 |
| 2014 | 22.7%(2,205) | 73.2%(7,106) | R+50.5 | R+20.6 |
| 2012 | 35.0%(5,017) | 65.0%(9,299) | R+29.9 | R+1.7 |
| 2008 | 34.8%(5,117) | 63.0%(9,262) | R+28.2 | R+32.1 |
| 2006 | 52.0%(5,882) | 48.0%(5,436) | D+3.9 | D+79.1 |
| 2002 | 11.5%(1,013) | 86.6%(7,655) | R+75.2 | R+59.5 |
| 2000 | 42.1%(5,814) | 57.8%(7,969) | R+15.6 | D+6.8 |
| 1996 | 37.8%(5,116) | 60.2%(8,161) | R+22.5 | R+14.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.0%(2,259) | 72.6%(7,125) | R+49.6 | R+14.0 |
| 2018 | 32.2%(3,439) | 67.8%(7,241) | R+35.6 | D+5.6 |
| 2014 | 27.6%(2,676) | 68.9%(6,671) | R+41.2 | D+14.7 |
| 2010 | 22.0%(2,147) | 78.0%(7,596) | R+55.9 | D+4.3 |
| 2006 | 19.0%(2,103) | 79.1%(8,776) | R+60.2 | D+0.4 |
| 2002 | 18.2%(1,602) | 78.8%(6,936) | R+60.6 | R+27.4 |
| 1998 | 33.4%(3,938) | 66.5%(7,851) | R+33.2 | R+60.6 |
| 1994 | 63.6%(6,904) | 36.1%(3,923) | D+27.4 | D+43.5 |
| 1990 | 41.9%(4,876) | 58.0%(6,743) | R+16.1 | D+3.9 |
| 1986 | 40.0%(4,340) | 60.0%(6,504) | R+20.0 | R+24.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab