Webster, Nebraska — Presidential Election Results
Webster, Nebraska has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 45.2 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 | 1,302 | 66.9% | 36.9 pts (718 votes) | 1,945 | — | 7.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,403 | 70.1% | 42.3 pts (846 votes) | 2,002 | -5.1 pts | 9.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,233 | 67.9% | 37.5 pts (681 votes) | 1,817 | +5.0 pts | 22.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,258 | 72.2% | 46.8 pts (816 votes) | 1,742 | -9.8 pts | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,330 | 77.9% | 60.0 pts (1,024 votes) | 1,708 | -14.6 pts | 35.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,511 | 80.5% | 62.7 pts (1,176 votes) | 1,876 | -1.1 pts | 44.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,449 | 82.2% | 65.4 pts (1,153 votes) | 1,763 | -2.4 pts | 45.2 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 | 4,045 | 48.1% of population |
| 2004 | 3,949 | 50.7% of population |
| 2008 | 3,771 | 48.2% of population |
| 2012 | 3,734 | 46.7% of population |
| 2016 | 3,566 | 47.9% of population |
| 2020 | 3,392 | 55.3% of population |
| 2024 | 3,326 | 53.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Webster shifted 28.0 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
Webster 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 Webster voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Webster 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 Webster?
Webster's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 38.1 points (718 votes) out of 1,945 total votes cast.
Has Webster ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Webster has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Webster?
The widest margin on record for Webster was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Webster relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,763 votes were recorded in Webster against a total population of 3,326 (53.0% 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 Webster a presidential bellwether county?
Webster 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%).