Burt, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Burt, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.8 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 | 2,056 | 60.6% | 24.6 pts (833 votes) | 3,392 | — | 5.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,349 | 64.0% | 29.4 pts (1,077 votes) | 3,668 | -4.3 pts | 4.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,907 | 56.3% | 14.6 pts (494 votes) | 3,387 | +14.9 pts | 0.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,029 | 60.1% | 21.9 pts (738 votes) | 3,375 | -7.3 pts | 0.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,367 | 66.5% | 40.4 pts (1,437 votes) | 3,558 | -21.4 pts | 16.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,580 | 69.2% | 40.7 pts (1,517 votes) | 3,731 | +1.9 pts | 22.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,632 | 72.0% | 45.1 pts (1,649 votes) | 3,656 | -4.0 pts | 24.8 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 | 7,786 | 43.6% of population |
| 2004 | 7,399 | 49.6% of population |
| 2008 | 6,967 | 48.6% of population |
| 2012 | 6,681 | 50.5% of population |
| 2016 | 6,537 | 54.4% of population |
| 2020 | 6,724 | 55.5% of population |
| 2024 | 6,727 | 54.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Burt shifted 20.2 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
Burt 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 Burt voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Burt 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 Burt?
Burt's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 14.9 points (494 votes) out of 3,387 total votes cast.
Has Burt ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Burt has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Burt?
The widest margin on record for Burt was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Burt relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,656 votes were recorded in Burt against a total population of 6,727 (54.3% 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 Burt a presidential bellwether county?
Burt 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%).