Boyd, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Boyd, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 54.5 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 | 931 | 75.0% | 53.6 pts (666 votes) | 1,242 | — | 25.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 911 | 79.4% | 59.5 pts (683 votes) | 1,148 | -4.3 pts | 26.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 839 | 75.6% | 53.1 pts (589 votes) | 1,110 | +5.9 pts | 38.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 873 | 81.5% | 64.0 pts (685 votes) | 1,071 | -10.5 pts | 42.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 983 | 85.0% | 74.0 pts (855 votes) | 1,156 | -12.4 pts | 49.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,010 | 87.6% | 75.9 pts (875 votes) | 1,153 | +0.5 pts | 56.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 938 | 87.3% | 75.0 pts (806 votes) | 1,075 | +1.1 pts | 54.5 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 | 2,431 | 51.1% of population |
| 2004 | 2,246 | 51.1% of population |
| 2008 | 2,102 | 52.8% of population |
| 2012 | 2,060 | 52.0% of population |
| 2016 | 1,980 | 58.4% of population |
| 2020 | 1,803 | 63.9% of population |
| 2024 | 1,700 | 63.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Boyd shifted 19.6 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
Boyd 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 Boyd voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Boyd 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 Boyd?
Boyd's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 54.1 points (589 votes) out of 1,110 total votes cast.
Has Boyd ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Boyd has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Boyd?
The widest margin on record for Boyd was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 77.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Boyd relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,075 votes were recorded in Boyd against a total population of 1,700 (63.2% 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 Boyd a presidential bellwether county?
Boyd 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%).