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County record · fips 31183 · Nebraska

WheelerNE

Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections

The Long Record

36 elections against the Nebraska and national vote
2024 result
R+76.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/36
58% of its elections
Closest election
1908
D+3.3
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+86.4 ptsDemocrats
1932+79.2 ptsDemocrats
1904-67.1 ptsRepublicans
1920-60.9 ptsRepublicans
1908+57.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
847
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$70,250
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
29%

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

Neighbouring counties

Antelope, NE · Boone, NE · Garfield, NE · Greeley, NE · Holt, NE · Valley, NE