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County record · fips 31159 · Nebraska

SewardNE

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+47.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+1.6
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
1932+49.2 ptsDemocrats
1968-48.1 ptsRepublicans
1964+46.5 ptsDemocrats
1920-40.7 ptsRepublicans
1908+39.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,641
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$82,444
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
58%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Butler, NE · Lancaster, NE · Saline, NE · York, NE