Fillmore, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Fillmore, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.7 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 | 2,024 | 67.5% | 39.2 pts (1,176 votes) | 2,998 | — | 10.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,314 | 72.5% | 46.5 pts (1,486 votes) | 3,193 | -6.3 pts | 13.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,913 | 64.9% | 32.3 pts (951 votes) | 2,947 | +14.2 pts | 17.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,007 | 69.7% | 41.7 pts (1,200 votes) | 2,879 | -9.6 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,130 | 72.4% | 51.6 pts (1,517 votes) | 2,941 | -12.7 pts | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,359 | 75.3% | 53.2 pts (1,666 votes) | 3,134 | +0.7 pts | 35.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,315 | 76.8% | 54.9 pts (1,653 votes) | 3,013 | -0.9 pts | 34.7 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 | 6,607 | 45.4% of population |
| 2004 | 6,281 | 50.8% of population |
| 2008 | 5,940 | 49.6% of population |
| 2012 | 5,713 | 50.4% of population |
| 2016 | 5,622 | 52.3% of population |
| 2020 | 5,569 | 56.3% of population |
| 2024 | 5,512 | 54.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Fillmore shifted 14.6 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
Fillmore 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 Fillmore voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Fillmore 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 Fillmore?
Fillmore's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 33.1 points (951 votes) out of 2,947 total votes cast.
Has Fillmore ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Fillmore has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Fillmore?
The widest margin on record for Fillmore was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 55.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Fillmore relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,013 votes were recorded in Fillmore against a total population of 5,512 (54.7% 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 Fillmore a presidential bellwether county?
Fillmore 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%).