Red Willow, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Red Willow, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.2 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 | 3,680 | 73.2% | 49.6 pts (2,492 votes) | 5,025 | — | 20.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,129 | 78.5% | 58.5 pts (3,074 votes) | 5,258 | -8.1 pts | 25.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,735 | 74.0% | 49.9 pts (2,519 votes) | 5,044 | +8.4 pts | 35.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,891 | 78.8% | 59.5 pts (2,939 votes) | 4,936 | -9.8 pts | 38.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,258 | 82.4% | 69.9 pts (3,613 votes) | 5,170 | -13.0 pts | 46.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,525 | 83.0% | 68.1 pts (3,714 votes) | 5,452 | +4.1 pts | 50.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,457 | 83.7% | 68.4 pts (3,642 votes) | 5,323 | +0.5 pts | 48.2 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 | 11,487 | 43.7% of population |
| 2004 | 11,351 | 46.3% of population |
| 2008 | 11,034 | 45.7% of population |
| 2012 | 11,044 | 44.7% of population |
| 2016 | 10,767 | 48.0% of population |
| 2020 | 10,684 | 51.0% of population |
| 2024 | 10,409 | 51.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Red Willow shifted 17.9 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
Red Willow 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 Red Willow voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Red Willow 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 Red Willow?
Red Willow's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 50.9 points (2,519 votes) out of 5,044 total votes cast.
Has Red Willow ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Red Willow has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Red Willow?
The widest margin on record for Red Willow was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 73.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Red Willow relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,323 votes were recorded in Red Willow against a total population of 10,409 (51.1% 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 Red Willow a presidential bellwether county?
Red Willow 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%).