Donald Trump is expected to win Nebraska’s popular vote, which should net him 2 of Nebraka’s 5 electoral votes. The remaining electoral votes will be given to the winner of each Congressional district. Donald Trump is expected to win the 1st and 3rd Congressional districts easily to pick up 2 additional electoral votes, however, the third district that includes the city of Omaha and its suburbs is considered a toss up (Barack Obama won in 2008).
Competitive House of Representative Elections: NE-02 is currently held by Representative Brad Ashford (Democratic) who is up for re-election and running against Republican Don Bacon and Libertarian Steven Laird. The race is considered a toss up.
updated: November 8, 2016
Nebraska 2016 Election Results
Nebraska Political Facts
Governor: Pete Ricketts (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 3
Electoral Votes: 5
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 8 a.m. in the central time zone
7 a.m.in the mountain time zone - Polls Close: 8 p.m. in the central time zone
7 p.m. in the mountain time zone - Nebraska Voting Information
- Notes: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the central time zone 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the mountain time zone
Past Nebraska Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 38% | Romney | 61% |
| 2008 | Obama | 42% | McCain | 57% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 32% | Bush | 67% |
| 2000 | Gore | 33% | Bush | 62% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 35% | Dole | 54% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 29% | Bush | 47% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 39% | Bush | 60% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 29% | Reagan | 71% |
| 1980 | Carter | 26% | Reagan | 66% |
| 1976 | Carter | 39% | Ford | 59% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 30% | Nixon | 70% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 32% | Nixon | 60% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 53% | Goldwater | 47% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 38% | Nixon | 62% |
Nebraska State Facts
Population (2010 census): 1,826,341
Population Rank By State: 37
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 3.0%
Capital: Lincoln
Largest City: Omaha
State Nickname: Cornhusker State (1945); Beef State
