Nebraska Legislative District 3
Leans Republican — 39K residents
Nebraska Legislative District 3 is a state senate district that has a population of 38,656. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+6.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.9% | 52.2% | R+6.3 | D+2.7 |
| 2020* | 44.0% | 53.0% | R+9.0 | D+8.4 |
| 2016* | 37.6% | 55.0% | R+17.4 | D+2.3 |
| 2012* | 40.2% | 59.8% | R+19.6 | R+5.7 |
| 2008* | 42.2% | 56.2% | R+13.9 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines NE-SD-03?
NE-SD-03 has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 13pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Shifted 13.3 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
- Margins have been narrowing — from 17.4pp to 6.3pp over the last 3 presidential elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | NE-SD-03 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 68.6% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 17.0% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Black / African American | 5.3% | 4.8% | 12.2% |
Asian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Nebraska Legislative District 3? 38,656 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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Turnout in NE-SD-03
How competitive is NE-SD-03?
Other Nebraska State Senate Districts
48 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| NE-SD-11 | D+67.6 |
| NE-SD-09 | D+43.3 |
| NE-SD-07 | D+36.8 |
| NE-SD-08 | D+36.8 |
| NE-SD-28 | D+33.1 |
| NE-SD-13 | D+27.5 |
| NE-SD-29 | D+22.6 |
| NE-SD-05 | D+18.3 |
| NE-SD-46 | D+16.2 |
| NE-SD-06 | D+15.8 |
| NE-SD-20 | D+10.8 |
| NE-SD-26 | D+10.2 |
| NE-SD-10 | D+8.2 |
| NE-SD-27 | D+3.7 |
| NE-SD-12 | D+2.3 |
| NE-SD-18 | R+1.7 |
| NE-SD-45 | R+2.9 |
| NE-SD-04 | R+5.7 |
| NE-SD-25 | R+5.9 |
| NE-SD-31 | R+6.1 |
| NE-SD-14 | R+8.6 |
| NE-SD-49 | R+12.0 |
| NE-SD-21 | R+15.2 |
| NE-SD-30 | R+20.8 |
| NE-SD-36 | R+23.1 |