Saunders, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Saunders, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.1 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 | 5,688 | 63.8% | 31.8 pts (2,836 votes) | 8,919 | — | 2.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,441 | 67.9% | 37.5 pts (3,557 votes) | 9,489 | -4.9 pts | 4.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,188 | 60.6% | 23.7 pts (2,421 votes) | 10,212 | +13.8 pts | 9.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,770 | 65.7% | 33.6 pts (3,463 votes) | 10,312 | -10.0 pts | 12.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,555 | 69.6% | 46.3 pts (5,032 votes) | 10,860 | -15.6 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,108 | 71.5% | 45.4 pts (5,777 votes) | 12,735 | +3.5 pts | 26.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,854 | 72.6% | 46.4 pts (6,296 votes) | 13,565 | -0.5 pts | 26.1 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 | 19,852 | 44.9% of population |
| 2004 | 20,248 | 46.9% of population |
| 2008 | 20,446 | 49.9% of population |
| 2012 | 20,797 | 49.6% of population |
| 2016 | 20,992 | 51.7% of population |
| 2020 | 22,370 | 56.9% of population |
| 2024 | 23,406 | 58.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Saunders shifted 13.7 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
Saunders 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 Saunders voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Saunders 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 Saunders?
Saunders's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 24.3 points (2,421 votes) out of 10,212 total votes cast.
Has Saunders ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Saunders has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Saunders?
The widest margin on record for Saunders was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 49.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Saunders relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,565 votes were recorded in Saunders against a total population of 23,406 (58.0% 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 Saunders a presidential bellwether county?
Saunders 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%).