Will Nebraska vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?
Probably Republican. Nebraska is reliably a Republican-leaning state, which we rate Safe Republican for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 5 electoral votes are expected to go to the Republican nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.
Is Nebraska a swing state in 2028? No - Nebraska is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Safe Republican and is not a top battleground.
Nebraska at a glance
- Electoral votes5
- 2028 ratingSafe Republican
- RegionMidwest
- CapitalLincoln
- 2024 resultTrump (R)
- 2020 resultTrump (R)
- 2016 resultTrump (R)
- Electoral votesSplits by district
How Nebraska fits the 2028 map
Nebraska has voted Republican in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Safe Republican for 2028.
Nebraska's 5 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.
See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.
Voting in Nebraska in 2028
Whatever Nebraska does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by Nebraska, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.
- Registration deadline11 days before Election Day (by mail earlier)
- Register onlineYes
- Same-day registrationNo
- Automatic registrationNo
- ID at the pollsPhoto ID requested
Register to vote in Nebraska (official vote.gov) - full Nebraska registration guide
Nebraska 2028: frequently asked questions
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