Dawes, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Dawes, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 27.0 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 | 2,549 | 70.4% | 47.7 pts (1,726 votes) | 3,621 | — | 20.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,809 | 70.3% | 42.3 pts (1,690 votes) | 3,994 | +8.2 pts | 9.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,376 | 62.9% | 28.9 pts (1,091 votes) | 3,775 | +13.2 pts | 14.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,478 | 66.5% | 36.1 pts (1,346 votes) | 3,728 | -7.5 pts | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,632 | 71.6% | 49.8 pts (1,831 votes) | 3,676 | -16.0 pts | 26.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,931 | 71.1% | 44.9 pts (1,849 votes) | 4,121 | +7.3 pts | 26.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,812 | 72.7% | 47.1 pts (1,820 votes) | 3,868 | -1.8 pts | 27.0 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 | 9,054 | 40.0% of population |
| 2004 | 9,127 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 9,134 | 41.3% of population |
| 2012 | 9,133 | 40.8% of population |
| 2016 | 8,911 | 41.3% of population |
| 2020 | 8,155 | 50.5% of population |
| 2024 | 8,003 | 48.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dawes shifted 3.3 points toward the Democratic 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
Dawes 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 Dawes voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dawes 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 Dawes?
Dawes's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 29.8 points (1,091 votes) out of 3,775 total votes cast.
Has Dawes ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Dawes has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dawes?
The widest margin on record for Dawes was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 53.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Dawes relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,868 votes were recorded in Dawes against a total population of 8,003 (48.3% 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 Dawes a presidential bellwether county?
Dawes 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%).