Nance, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Nance, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.4 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 | 1,105 | 66.4% | 36.5 pts (608 votes) | 1,665 | — | 7.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,237 | 71.5% | 44.9 pts (778 votes) | 1,731 | -7.9 pts | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,116 | 65.4% | 33.2 pts (567 votes) | 1,707 | +11.8 pts | 18.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,106 | 68.2% | 38.6 pts (625 votes) | 1,621 | -5.3 pts | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,261 | 77.8% | 60.5 pts (980 votes) | 1,621 | -24.2 pts | 36.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,437 | 78.6% | 59.0 pts (1,078 votes) | 1,828 | +3.5 pts | 40.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,462 | 79.6% | 60.4 pts (1,110 votes) | 1,837 | -1.2 pts | 40.4 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 | 4,054 | 41.1% of population |
| 2004 | 3,787 | 45.7% of population |
| 2008 | 3,745 | 45.6% of population |
| 2012 | 3,674 | 44.1% of population |
| 2016 | 3,561 | 45.5% of population |
| 2020 | 3,394 | 53.9% of population |
| 2024 | 3,262 | 56.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Nance shifted 23.2 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
Nance 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 Nance voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Nance 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 Nance?
Nance's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 34.1 points (567 votes) out of 1,707 total votes cast.
Has Nance ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Nance has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Nance?
The widest margin on record for Nance was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 63.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Nance relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,837 votes were recorded in Nance against a total population of 3,262 (56.3% 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 Nance a presidential bellwether county?
Nance 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%).