Cheyenne, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Cheyenne, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.0 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 | 3,207 | 76.6% | 56.5 pts (2,363 votes) | 4,186 | — | 28.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,791 | 79.9% | 61.1 pts (2,898 votes) | 4,746 | -3.5 pts | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,572 | 73.8% | 49.6 pts (2,399 votes) | 4,839 | +11.3 pts | 35.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,449 | 74.2% | 50.9 pts (2,365 votes) | 4,649 | -1.6 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,665 | 77.8% | 62.7 pts (2,954 votes) | 4,711 | -15.3 pts | 40.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,813 | 80.0% | 62.1 pts (2,958 votes) | 4,765 | +4.1 pts | 43.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,692 | 81.5% | 64.1 pts (2,905 votes) | 4,530 | -1.5 pts | 44.0 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 | 9,832 | 42.6% of population |
| 2004 | 9,970 | 47.6% of population |
| 2008 | 10,150 | 47.7% of population |
| 2012 | 10,073 | 46.2% of population |
| 2016 | 10,047 | 46.9% of population |
| 2020 | 9,486 | 50.2% of population |
| 2024 | 9,602 | 47.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Cheyenne shifted 6.5 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
Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne?
Cheyenne's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 50.6 points (2,399 votes) out of 4,839 total votes cast.
Has Cheyenne ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Cheyenne has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Cheyenne?
The widest margin on record for Cheyenne was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 67.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Cheyenne relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,530 votes were recorded in Cheyenne against a total population of 9,602 (47.2% 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 Cheyenne a presidential bellwether county?
Cheyenne 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%).