Niobrara, Wyoming — Presidential Election Results
Niobrara, Wyoming has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.7 pts more Rep. than Wyoming overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 888 | 78.8% | 61.9 pts (698 votes) | 1,127 | — | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,064 | 81.0% | 63.5 pts (834 votes) | 1,314 | +0.3 pts | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,017 | 78.0% | 59.3 pts (773 votes) | 1,304 | +3.2 pts | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,022 | 80.1% | 64.4 pts (822 votes) | 1,276 | -6.0 pts | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,116 | 84.9% | 76.2 pts (1,001 votes) | 1,314 | -14.0 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,118 | 84.6% | 72.8 pts (963 votes) | 1,322 | +5.7 pts | 30.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,108 | 89.8% | 80.7 pts (996 votes) | 1,234 | -6.0 pts | 34.7 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 | 2,396 | 47.0% of population |
| 2004 | 2,319 | 56.7% of population |
| 2008 | 2,467 | 52.9% of population |
| 2012 | 2,478 | 51.5% of population |
| 2016 | 2,468 | 53.2% of population |
| 2020 | 2,453 | 53.9% of population |
| 2024 | 2,301 | 53.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Niobrara shifted 16.9 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
Niobrara has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wyoming'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 Niobrara voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Niobrara 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 Niobrara?
Niobrara's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 61.3 points (773 votes) out of 1,304 total votes cast.
Has Niobrara ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Niobrara has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Niobrara?
The widest margin on record for Niobrara was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 81.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Niobrara relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,234 votes were recorded in Niobrara against a total population of 2,301 (53.6% 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 Niobrara a presidential bellwether county?
Niobrara has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wyoming's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).