Otoe, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Otoe, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 18.4 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 | 4,178 | 62.7% | 29.6 pts (1,970 votes) | 6,662 | — | 0.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,018 | 67.9% | 37.1 pts (2,743 votes) | 7,386 | -6.8 pts | 3.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,033 | 56.9% | 15.8 pts (1,118 votes) | 7,092 | +21.5 pts | 0.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,258 | 61.0% | 24.3 pts (1,697 votes) | 6,982 | -8.8 pts | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,860 | 65.2% | 38.0 pts (2,835 votes) | 7,457 | -16.3 pts | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,649 | 67.9% | 38.0 pts (3,159 votes) | 8,315 | +2.4 pts | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,651 | 68.9% | 38.9 pts (3,188 votes) | 8,198 | -0.5 pts | 18.4 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 | 15,494 | 43.0% of population |
| 2004 | 15,525 | 47.6% of population |
| 2008 | 15,728 | 45.1% of population |
| 2012 | 15,689 | 44.5% of population |
| 2016 | 15,950 | 46.8% of population |
| 2020 | 15,903 | 52.3% of population |
| 2024 | 16,591 | 49.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Otoe shifted 8.4 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
Otoe 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 Otoe voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Otoe 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 Otoe?
Otoe's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 16.1 points (1,118 votes) out of 7,092 total votes cast.
Has Otoe ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Otoe has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Otoe?
The widest margin on record for Otoe was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 41.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Otoe relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,198 votes were recorded in Otoe against a total population of 16,591 (49.4% 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 Otoe a presidential bellwether county?
Otoe 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%).