Holt, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Holt, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.9 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 | 3,954 | 79.7% | 62.7 pts (3,108 votes) | 4,959 | — | 34.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,217 | 81.5% | 64.2 pts (3,323 votes) | 5,174 | -0.3 pts | 31.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,746 | 75.3% | 53.4 pts (2,657 votes) | 4,974 | +10.1 pts | 39.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,922 | 79.4% | 61.6 pts (3,040 votes) | 4,939 | -8.3 pts | 41.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,354 | 85.1% | 74.7 pts (3,823 votes) | 5,118 | -15.0 pts | 51.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,769 | 86.1% | 73.7 pts (4,083 votes) | 5,537 | +3.4 pts | 55.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,708 | 86.5% | 74.0 pts (4,027 votes) | 5,442 | +0.1 pts | 53.9 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 | 11,487 | 43.2% of population |
| 2004 | 10,868 | 47.6% of population |
| 2008 | 10,399 | 47.8% of population |
| 2012 | 10,376 | 47.6% of population |
| 2016 | 10,223 | 50.1% of population |
| 2020 | 10,105 | 54.8% of population |
| 2024 | 10,120 | 53.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Holt shifted 10.0 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
Holt 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 Holt voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Holt 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 Holt?
Holt's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 55.0 points (2,657 votes) out of 4,974 total votes cast.
Has Holt ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Holt has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Holt?
The widest margin on record for Holt was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 78.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Holt relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,442 votes were recorded in Holt against a total population of 10,120 (53.8% 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 Holt a presidential bellwether county?
Holt 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%).