Seward County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Seward County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+46.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,667 votes (72.15%) to 2,388 (25.84%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Seward County is classified as a deep Republican county. Seward County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 17,641.
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 | 25.8%(2,388) | 72.2%(6,667) | R+46.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 26.5%(2,438) | 70.5%(6,490) | R+44.0 | D+1.1 |
| 2016 | 23.7%(1,875) | 68.8%(5,454) | R+45.2 | R+10.6 |
| 2012 | 31.5%(2,386) | 66.1%(5,003) | R+34.6 | R+8.7 |
| 2008 | 35.9%(2,703) | 61.7%(4,647) | R+25.8 | D+17.0 |
| 2004 | 27.9%(2,114) | 70.8%(5,353) | R+42.8 | R+11.4 |
| 2000 | 32.1%(2,250) | 63.5%(4,457) | R+31.5 | R+15.9 |
| 1996 | 36.3%(2,432) | 51.9%(3,479) | R+15.6 | R+2.1 |
| 1992 | 30.6%(2,121) | 44.1%(3,060) | R+13.5 | R+0.9 |
| 1988 | 43.3%(2,690) | 55.9%(3,472) | R+12.6 | D+22.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Seward County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.9%(5,467) | 70.1%(12,836) | R+40.3 | D+18.4 |
| 2020 | 16.4%(1,464) | 75.0%(6,718) | R+58.7 | R+24.2 |
| 2018 | 30.8%(2,174) | 65.2%(4,607) | R+34.4 | D+11.0 |
| 2014 | 24.9%(1,365) | 70.3%(3,860) | R+45.5 | R+19.1 |
| 2012 | 36.8%(2,776) | 63.2%(4,764) | R+26.4 | R+11.5 |
| 2008 | 41.7%(3,137) | 56.6%(4,257) | R+14.9 | R+49.5 |
| 2006 | 67.3%(3,966) | 32.7%(1,928) | D+34.6 | D+105.5 |
| 2002 | 13.3%(712) | 84.2%(4,502) | R+70.9 | R+76.9 |
| 2000 | 52.9%(3,708) | 47.0%(3,291) | D+6.0 | D+12.8 |
| 1996 | 45.7%(3,083) | 52.6%(3,544) | R+6.8 | R+32.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.2%(1,556) | 73.2%(4,921) | R+50.1 | R+13.7 |
| 2018 | 31.8%(2,247) | 68.2%(4,812) | R+36.3 | R+15.2 |
| 2014 | 37.8%(2,066) | 59.0%(3,224) | R+21.2 | D+30.9 |
| 2010 | 24.0%(1,293) | 76.0%(4,101) | R+52.1 | D+1.9 |
| 2006 | 22.1%(1,313) | 76.0%(4,520) | R+53.9 | R+7.8 |
| 2002 | 24.0%(1,276) | 70.1%(3,728) | R+46.1 | R+44.8 |
| 1998 | 49.3%(2,829) | 50.6%(2,904) | R+1.3 | R+60.1 |
| 1994 | 79.1%(4,666) | 20.3%(1,198) | D+58.8 | D+47.1 |
| 1990 | 55.4%(3,211) | 43.7%(2,531) | D+11.7 | D+11.2 |
| 1986 | 50.3%(2,758) | 49.7%(2,730) | D+0.5 | R+6.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab