Dixon, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Dixon, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.9 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 | 1,834 | 65.7% | 36.3 pts (1,014 votes) | 2,792 | — | 7.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,028 | 67.4% | 36.2 pts (1,090 votes) | 3,009 | +1.5 pts | 3.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,785 | 63.9% | 30.0 pts (839 votes) | 2,794 | +6.0 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,745 | 65.0% | 32.6 pts (875 votes) | 2,686 | -2.7 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,041 | 73.4% | 53.4 pts (1,485 votes) | 2,782 | -23.7 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,335 | 75.7% | 54.6 pts (1,684 votes) | 3,083 | +0.8 pts | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,271 | 78.4% | 58.7 pts (1,698 votes) | 2,895 | -3.3 pts | 38.9 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 | 6,246 | 44.7% of population |
| 2004 | 5,908 | 50.9% of population |
| 2008 | 6,004 | 46.5% of population |
| 2012 | 5,888 | 45.6% of population |
| 2016 | 5,742 | 48.5% of population |
| 2020 | 5,585 | 55.2% of population |
| 2024 | 5,526 | 52.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dixon shifted 21.5 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
Dixon 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 Dixon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dixon 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 Dixon?
Dixon's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 30.7 points (839 votes) out of 2,794 total votes cast.
Has Dixon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Dixon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dixon?
The widest margin on record for Dixon was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 59.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Dixon relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,895 votes were recorded in Dixon against a total population of 5,526 (52.4% 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 Dixon a presidential bellwether county?
Dixon 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%).