Phelps, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Phelps, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.3 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 | 3,575 | 77.3% | 57.1 pts (2,641 votes) | 4,627 | — | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,872 | 81.6% | 64.1 pts (3,042 votes) | 4,743 | -6.1 pts | 31.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,360 | 75.1% | 51.6 pts (2,310 votes) | 4,473 | +12.3 pts | 37.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,400 | 77.6% | 57.5 pts (2,520 votes) | 4,380 | -6.5 pts | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,849 | 82.0% | 69.8 pts (3,277 votes) | 4,695 | -15.2 pts | 47.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,157 | 83.0% | 68.0 pts (3,405 votes) | 5,009 | +4.8 pts | 49.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,158 | 83.7% | 68.5 pts (3,400 votes) | 4,965 | +0.2 pts | 48.3 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 | 9,733 | 47.5% of population |
| 2004 | 9,535 | 49.7% of population |
| 2008 | 9,195 | 48.6% of population |
| 2012 | 9,210 | 47.6% of population |
| 2016 | 9,193 | 51.1% of population |
| 2020 | 8,977 | 55.8% of population |
| 2024 | 9,042 | 54.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Phelps shifted 10.6 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
Phelps 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 Phelps voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Phelps 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 Phelps?
Phelps's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 52.4 points (2,310 votes) out of 4,473 total votes cast.
Has Phelps ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Phelps has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Phelps?
The widest margin on record for Phelps was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 74.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Phelps relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,965 votes were recorded in Phelps against a total population of 9,042 (54.9% 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 Phelps a presidential bellwether county?
Phelps 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%).