Seward, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Seward, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.4 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 | 4,457 | 63.5% | 31.5 pts (2,207 votes) | 7,016 | — | 2.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,353 | 70.8% | 42.8 pts (3,239 votes) | 7,565 | -10.5 pts | 9.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,647 | 61.7% | 25.8 pts (1,944 votes) | 7,529 | +16.9 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,003 | 66.1% | 34.6 pts (2,617 votes) | 7,573 | -9.0 pts | 13.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,454 | 68.8% | 45.2 pts (3,579 votes) | 7,922 | -13.4 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,490 | 71.0% | 44.3 pts (4,052 votes) | 9,142 | +3.4 pts | 25.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,667 | 72.6% | 46.6 pts (4,279 votes) | 9,184 | -1.9 pts | 26.4 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 | 16,519 | 42.5% of population |
| 2004 | 16,681 | 45.4% of population |
| 2008 | 16,653 | 45.2% of population |
| 2012 | 16,897 | 44.8% of population |
| 2016 | 17,103 | 46.3% of population |
| 2020 | 17,610 | 51.9% of population |
| 2024 | 17,769 | 51.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Seward shifted 14.3 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
Seward 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 Seward voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Seward 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 Seward?
Seward's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 26.4 points (1,944 votes) out of 7,529 total votes cast.
Has Seward ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Seward has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Seward?
The widest margin on record for Seward was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 48.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Seward relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,184 votes were recorded in Seward against a total population of 17,769 (51.7% 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 Seward a presidential bellwether county?
Seward 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%).