Gage, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Gage, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 18.9 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 | 5,538 | 58.3% | 21.3 pts (2,022 votes) | 9,506 | — | 8.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,575 | 63.3% | 28.1 pts (2,920 votes) | 10,384 | -6.2 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,435 | 53.5% | 9.5 pts (962 votes) | 10,160 | +18.8 pts | 5.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,513 | 57.1% | 16.7 pts (1,610 votes) | 9,661 | -7.4 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,380 | 63.5% | 34.3 pts (3,445 votes) | 10,048 | -19.9 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,445 | 67.3% | 36.7 pts (4,060 votes) | 11,068 | -0.5 pts | 17.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,523 | 68.9% | 39.2 pts (4,281 votes) | 10,916 | -2.3 pts | 18.9 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 | 22,955 | 41.4% of population |
| 2004 | 23,052 | 45.0% of population |
| 2008 | 22,574 | 45.0% of population |
| 2012 | 21,654 | 44.6% of population |
| 2016 | 21,625 | 46.5% of population |
| 2020 | 21,652 | 51.1% of population |
| 2024 | 21,687 | 50.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gage shifted 17.4 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
Gage 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 Gage voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gage 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 Gage?
Gage's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 9.7 points (962 votes) out of 10,160 total votes cast.
Has Gage ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gage has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gage?
The widest margin on record for Gage was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Gage relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,916 votes were recorded in Gage against a total population of 21,687 (50.3% 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 Gage a presidential bellwether county?
Gage 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%).