Wheeler County, NE
NE · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Wheeler County, NE (Nebraska) voted R+75.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 424 votes (87.24%) to 57 (11.73%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Wheeler County is classified as a deep Republican county. Wheeler County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952. The county has a population of approximately 847.
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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 | 11.7%(57) | 87.2%(424) | R+75.5 | R+0.2 |
| 2020 | 11.7%(59) | 87.1%(438) | R+75.3 | R+7.6 |
| 2016 | 13.3%(62) | 81.1%(377) | R+67.7 | R+11.5 |
| 2012 | 20.8%(93) | 77.0%(345) | R+56.3 | R+2.2 |
| 2008 | 21.8%(96) | 75.9%(334) | R+54.1 | D+8.8 |
| 2004 | 17.9%(81) | 80.8%(366) | R+62.9 | R+4.2 |
| 2000 | 18.8%(85) | 77.5%(351) | R+58.7 | R+26.4 |
| 1996 | 25.4%(106) | 57.7%(241) | R+32.3 | D+1.8 |
| 1992 | 19.0%(88) | 53.0%(246) | R+34.1 | D+2.9 |
| 1988 | 31.0%(141) | 67.9%(309) | R+36.9 | D+20.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Wheeler County, NE • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.4%(145) | 84.6%(797) | R+69.2 | D+1.3 |
| 2020 | 10.2%(49) | 80.8%(387) | R+70.6 | R+2.2 |
| 2018 | 14.5%(60) | 82.8%(343) | R+68.4 | R+11.2 |
| 2014 | 18.6%(76) | 75.7%(309) | R+57.1 | D+2.4 |
| 2012 | 20.2%(91) | 79.8%(359) | R+59.6 | R+42.5 |
| 2008 | 40.6%(174) | 57.6%(247) | R+17.0 | R+48.1 |
| 2006 | 65.6%(257) | 34.4%(135) | D+31.1 | D+112.2 |
| 2002 | 8.4%(32) | 89.5%(340) | R+81.1 | R+62.2 |
| 2000 | 40.6%(183) | 59.4%(268) | R+18.8 | D+3.6 |
| 1996 | 37.3%(156) | 59.8%(250) | R+22.5 | R+20.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.9%(39) | 81.1%(227) | R+67.1 | R+7.2 |
| 2018 | 20.1%(80) | 80.0%(319) | R+59.9 | R+32.3 |
| 2014 | 34.1%(141) | 61.7%(255) | R+27.6 | D+44.0 |
| 2010 | 14.2%(57) | 85.8%(345) | R+71.6 | D+1.6 |
| 2006 | 12.6%(49) | 85.8%(333) | R+73.2 | R+17.4 |
| 2002 | 18.2%(69) | 73.9%(281) | R+55.8 | R+54.2 |
| 1998 | 49.2%(221) | 50.8%(228) | R+1.6 | R+46.7 |
| 1994 | 72.3%(311) | 27.2%(117) | D+45.1 | D+57.7 |
| 1990 | 43.1%(185) | 55.7%(239) | R+12.6 | D+17.2 |
| 1986 | 35.0%(163) | 64.8%(302) | R+29.8 | R+8.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab