Scotts Bluff, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Scotts Bluff, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 27.4 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 | 9,397 | 67.9% | 39.5 pts (5,460 votes) | 13,839 | — | 10.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,378 | 72.1% | 45.4 pts (6,535 votes) | 14,390 | -5.0 pts | 12.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,708 | 65.9% | 33.7 pts (4,963 votes) | 14,730 | +11.6 pts | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,648 | 67.5% | 37.2 pts (5,321 votes) | 14,287 | -3.7 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,076 | 70.4% | 48.0 pts (6,869 votes) | 14,317 | -13.6 pts | 24.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,952 | 70.8% | 43.7 pts (6,756 votes) | 15,469 | +7.1 pts | 25.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,033 | 73.4% | 47.7 pts (7,177 votes) | 15,040 | -3.6 pts | 27.4 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 | 37,012 | 37.4% of population |
| 2004 | 36,278 | 39.7% of population |
| 2008 | 36,536 | 40.3% of population |
| 2012 | 36,905 | 38.7% of population |
| 2016 | 36,420 | 39.3% of population |
| 2020 | 36,051 | 42.9% of population |
| 2024 | 35,734 | 42.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Scotts Bluff shifted 7.3 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
Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff?
Scotts Bluff's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 34.3 points (4,963 votes) out of 14,730 total votes cast.
Has Scotts Bluff ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Scotts Bluff has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Scotts Bluff?
The widest margin on record for Scotts Bluff was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 51.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Scotts Bluff relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,040 votes were recorded in Scotts Bluff against a total population of 35,734 (42.1% 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 Scotts Bluff a presidential bellwether county?
Scotts Bluff 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%).