Thayer, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Thayer, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.6 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 | 2,096 | 69.7% | 42.4 pts (1,275 votes) | 3,006 | — | 13.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,075 | 72.1% | 45.6 pts (1,311 votes) | 2,878 | -2.5 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,749 | 65.8% | 33.4 pts (889 votes) | 2,659 | +12.1 pts | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,874 | 70.5% | 43.1 pts (1,146 votes) | 2,659 | -10.0 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,051 | 76.2% | 57.7 pts (1,552 votes) | 2,690 | -16.8 pts | 33.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,308 | 77.4% | 56.5 pts (1,684 votes) | 2,980 | +3.4 pts | 37.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,278 | 79.9% | 60.8 pts (1,734 votes) | 2,852 | -4.0 pts | 40.6 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 | 6,030 | 49.9% of population |
| 2004 | 5,495 | 52.4% of population |
| 2008 | 5,253 | 50.6% of population |
| 2012 | 5,145 | 51.7% of population |
| 2016 | 5,080 | 53.0% of population |
| 2020 | 5,024 | 59.3% of population |
| 2024 | 4,870 | 58.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Thayer shifted 17.7 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
Thayer 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 Thayer voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Thayer 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 Thayer?
Thayer's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 34.1 points (889 votes) out of 2,659 total votes cast.
Has Thayer ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Thayer has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Thayer?
The widest margin on record for Thayer was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Thayer relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,852 votes were recorded in Thayer against a total population of 4,870 (58.6% 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 Thayer a presidential bellwether county?
Thayer 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%).