Dakota, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Dakota, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.4 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 | 3,119 | 51.5% | 7.0 pts (424 votes) | 6,061 | — | 23.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,526 | 53.3% | 7.5 pts (499 votes) | 6,615 | -0.3 pts | 26.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,292 | 51.5% | 4.7 pts (298 votes) | 6,396 | +2.9 pts | 10.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,094 | 50.4% | 2.8 pts (172 votes) | 6,136 | +1.9 pts | 19.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,616 | 57.6% | 20.7 pts (1,302 votes) | 6,279 | -19.1 pts | 5.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,926 | 57.8% | 17.4 pts (1,182 votes) | 6,794 | +4.2 pts | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,934 | 64.3% | 29.8 pts (1,825 votes) | 6,120 | -12.5 pts | 9.4 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 | 20,296 | 29.9% of population |
| 2004 | 20,410 | 32.4% of population |
| 2008 | 20,559 | 31.1% of population |
| 2012 | 20,714 | 29.6% of population |
| 2016 | 20,279 | 31.0% of population |
| 2020 | 21,556 | 31.5% of population |
| 2024 | 21,335 | 28.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dakota shifted 22.9 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
Dakota 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 Dakota voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dakota 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 Dakota?
Dakota's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 2.9 points (172 votes) out of 6,136 total votes cast.
Has Dakota ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Dakota has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dakota?
The widest margin on record for Dakota was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 30.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Dakota relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,120 votes were recorded in Dakota against a total population of 21,335 (28.7% 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 Dakota a presidential bellwether county?
Dakota 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%).