Morrill, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Morrill, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.6 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 | 1,597 | 74.7% | 53.2 pts (1,137 votes) | 2,138 | — | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,755 | 76.5% | 54.9 pts (1,260 votes) | 2,293 | -0.7 pts | 22.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,725 | 73.4% | 49.7 pts (1,168 votes) | 2,351 | +4.8 pts | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,681 | 76.8% | 56.0 pts (1,226 votes) | 2,190 | -6.2 pts | 35.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,802 | 81.6% | 68.7 pts (1,518 votes) | 2,209 | -15.4 pts | 45.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,113 | 82.6% | 67.5 pts (1,727 votes) | 2,557 | +3.7 pts | 49.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,026 | 83.5% | 68.4 pts (1,660 votes) | 2,426 | -0.3 pts | 48.6 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 | 5,420 | 39.4% of population |
| 2004 | 5,147 | 44.6% of population |
| 2008 | 5,079 | 46.3% of population |
| 2012 | 4,934 | 44.4% of population |
| 2016 | 4,867 | 45.4% of population |
| 2020 | 4,558 | 56.1% of population |
| 2024 | 4,485 | 54.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Morrill shifted 14.1 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
Morrill 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 Morrill voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Morrill 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 Morrill?
Morrill's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 51.2 points (1,168 votes) out of 2,351 total votes cast.
Has Morrill ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Morrill has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Morrill?
The widest margin on record for Morrill was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 72.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Morrill relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,426 votes were recorded in Morrill against a total population of 4,485 (54.1% 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 Morrill a presidential bellwether county?
Morrill 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%).