Ulysses S. Grant Republican Ulysses S. Grant Republican The 1872 United States presidential election in Nebraska took place on November 5, 1872, as part of the 1872 United States presidential election.

Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Nebraska voted for the Republican candidate, Ulysses S. Grant, over Liberal Republican candidate Horace Greeley.

With 70.68% of the popular vote, Nebraska would be Grant's fourth strongest victory in terms of percentage in the popular vote after Vermont, South Carolina and Rhode Island.

Grant's victory is, as of 2024, the best showing for any candidate, and by extension, party.