Antelope, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Antelope, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 56.1 pts more Rep. than Nebraska overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,562 | 76.1% | 55.9 pts (1,884 votes) | 3,368 | — | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,761 | 80.6% | 62.7 pts (2,148 votes) | 3,424 | -5.5 pts | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,383 | 74.8% | 51.1 pts (1,626 votes) | 3,185 | +11.9 pts | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,596 | 80.3% | 62.7 pts (2,025 votes) | 3,232 | -12.2 pts | 41.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,732 | 83.3% | 71.6 pts (2,349 votes) | 3,281 | -11.5 pts | 48.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,093 | 86.3% | 73.7 pts (2,641 votes) | 3,583 | +0.9 pts | 54.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,032 | 88.0% | 76.5 pts (2,636 votes) | 3,447 | -2.4 pts | 56.1 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,435 | 45.3% of population |
| 2004 | 7,063 | 48.5% of population |
| 2008 | 6,704 | 47.5% of population |
| 2012 | 6,550 | 49.3% of population |
| 2016 | 6,345 | 51.7% of population |
| 2020 | 6,279 | 57.1% of population |
| 2024 | 6,358 | 54.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Antelope shifted 18.7 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Antelope has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Nebraska's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Antelope voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Antelope has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Antelope?
Antelope's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 51.8 points (1,626 votes) out of 3,185 total votes cast.
Has Antelope ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Antelope has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Antelope?
The widest margin on record for Antelope was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 76.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Antelope relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,447 votes were recorded in Antelope against a total population of 6,358 (54.2% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Antelope a presidential bellwether county?
Antelope has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Nebraska's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).