Thurston County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Thurston County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+6.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,125 votes (52.99%) to 978 (46.07%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Thurston County is classified as a lean Republican county. Thurston County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 6,627.
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 | 46.1%(978) | 53.0%(1,125) | R+6.9 | R+4.5 |
| 2020 | 47.2%(1,122) | 49.6%(1,180) | R+2.4 | D+3.5 |
| 2016 | 44.0%(919) | 50.0%(1,043) | R+5.9 | R+19.8 |
| 2012 | 56.3%(1,247) | 42.4%(939) | D+13.9 | D+6.9 |
| 2008 | 52.7%(1,120) | 45.7%(972) | D+7.0 | D+4.5 |
| 2004 | 50.8%(1,212) | 48.4%(1,154) | D+2.4 | D+8.0 |
| 2000 | 44.4%(924) | 50.0%(1,040) | R+5.6 | R+11.6 |
| 1996 | 45.5%(962) | 39.5%(835) | D+6.0 | D+7.5 |
| 1992 | 38.3%(865) | 39.8%(898) | R+1.5 | R+6.6 |
| 1988 | 52.4%(1,225) | 47.2%(1,105) | D+5.1 | D+18.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Thurston County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.7%(1,917) | 53.3%(2,185) | R+6.5 | D+8.0 |
| 2020 | 38.7%(885) | 53.3%(1,218) | R+14.6 | R+6.2 |
| 2018 | 44.7%(817) | 53.0%(970) | R+8.4 | R+4.8 |
| 2014 | 46.7%(663) | 50.2%(713) | R+3.5 | R+22.8 |
| 2012 | 59.6%(1,329) | 40.4%(900) | D+19.2 | D+30.5 |
| 2008 | 41.3%(818) | 52.5%(1,041) | R+11.3 | R+59.2 |
| 2006 | 74.0%(1,315) | 26.0%(463) | D+47.9 | D+99.8 |
| 2002 | 22.6%(345) | 74.5%(1,138) | R+51.9 | R+81.5 |
| 2000 | 64.7%(1,349) | 35.2%(733) | D+29.6 | D+32.8 |
| 1996 | 46.8%(926) | 50.1%(991) | R+3.3 | R+38.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.9%(424) | 63.9%(824) | R+31.0 | R+26.3 |
| 2018 | 47.6%(876) | 52.4%(963) | R+4.7 | R+16.5 |
| 2014 | 55.0%(796) | 43.2%(626) | D+11.7 | D+39.7 |
| 2010 | 36.0%(512) | 64.0%(910) | R+28.0 | R+12.6 |
| 2006 | 39.0%(667) | 54.4%(931) | R+15.4 | D+16.8 |
| 2002 | 31.0%(480) | 63.2%(979) | R+32.2 | R+92.2 |
| 1998 | 80.0%(1,611) | 20.0%(403) | D+60.0 | R+1.4 |
| 1994 | 80.2%(1,460) | 18.8%(343) | D+61.4 | D+38.5 |
| 1990 | 60.6%(1,228) | 37.7%(764) | D+22.9 | D+32.7 |
| 1986 | 45.0%(1,040) | 54.8%(1,266) | R+9.8 | R+12.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab