2016Final results
2016 election for President in Nebraska
President · Nebraska
Donald J. Trump (R) won with 58.8% of the vote, defeating Hillary Clinton (D) by 25.1 points.
Donald J. TrumpRepublican · winner
58.8%496,142
Hillary ClintonDemocrat
33.7%284,527
Gary JohnsonLibertarian
4.6%38,952
Write-ins and other votesOther party
1.9%16,051
Jill SteinIndependent
1.0%8,775
844,447 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Donald J. Trump (R)Hillary Clinton (D)
Also on the ballot: Gary Johnson (Libertarian), 4.6%; Jill Stein (Independent), 1.0%