Platte, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Platte, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.0 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 | 9,861 | 76.7% | 56.4 pts (7,249 votes) | 12,859 | — | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,130 | 79.6% | 60.6 pts (8,473 votes) | 13,987 | -3.3 pts | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,373 | 69.8% | 41.6 pts (5,577 votes) | 13,420 | +19.1 pts | 27.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,061 | 74.7% | 51.3 pts (6,913 votes) | 13,473 | -10.0 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,965 | 76.0% | 57.6 pts (8,319 votes) | 14,433 | -8.8 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,186 | 77.8% | 57.0 pts (8,926 votes) | 15,673 | +3.3 pts | 38.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,326 | 78.7% | 58.3 pts (9,135 votes) | 15,658 | -1.1 pts | 38.0 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 | 31,500 | 40.8% of population |
| 2004 | 30,658 | 45.6% of population |
| 2008 | 31,527 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 32,669 | 41.2% of population |
| 2016 | 33,008 | 43.7% of population |
| 2020 | 34,291 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 35,499 | 44.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Platte shifted 0.8 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
Platte 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 Platte voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Platte 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 Platte?
Platte's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 42.3 points (5,577 votes) out of 13,420 total votes cast.
Has Platte ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Platte has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Platte?
The widest margin on record for Platte was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 61.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Platte relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,658 votes were recorded in Platte against a total population of 35,499 (44.1% 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 Platte a presidential bellwether county?
Platte 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%).