Dodge, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Dodge, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.2 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 | 8,871 | 61.3% | 26.6 pts (3,850 votes) | 14,472 | — | 2.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,716 | 66.3% | 33.8 pts (5,466 votes) | 16,172 | -6.5 pts | 0.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,557 | 55.0% | 12.0 pts (1,868 votes) | 15,550 | +22.0 pts | 3.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,995 | 60.2% | 22.2 pts (3,322 votes) | 14,950 | -10.4 pts | 0.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,933 | 64.0% | 34.7 pts (5,389 votes) | 15,529 | -14.6 pts | 10.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,984 | 65.1% | 32.2 pts (5,440 votes) | 16,876 | +4.3 pts | 13.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,795 | 65.7% | 32.6 pts (5,361 votes) | 16,443 | -0.1 pts | 12.2 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 | 36,231 | 39.9% of population |
| 2004 | 36,267 | 44.6% of population |
| 2008 | 36,548 | 42.5% of population |
| 2012 | 36,590 | 40.9% of population |
| 2016 | 36,677 | 42.3% of population |
| 2020 | 37,121 | 45.5% of population |
| 2024 | 37,884 | 43.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dodge shifted 5.3 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
Dodge 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 Dodge voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dodge 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 Dodge?
Dodge's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.3 points (1,868 votes) out of 15,550 total votes cast.
Has Dodge ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Dodge has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dodge?
The widest margin on record for Dodge was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 37.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Dodge relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,443 votes were recorded in Dodge against a total population of 37,884 (43.4% 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 Dodge a presidential bellwether county?
Dodge 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%).