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County record · fips 31061 · Nebraska

FranklinNE

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+70.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/39
62% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+6.3
this countyNebraskanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1896+88.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+57.9 ptsDemocrats
1908+54.9 ptsDemocrats
1904-52.4 ptsRepublicans
1892-51.4 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
2,846
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$60,195
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
28%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Phillips, KS · Smith, KS · Harlan, NE · Kearney, NE · Webster, NE