Laporte, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Laporte, Indiana has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 4.9 pts more Dem. than Indiana overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 19,736 | 49.7% | 1.9 pts (742 votes) | 39,747 | — | 17.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 21,114 | 49.6% | 0.5 pts (198 votes) | 42,606 | -1.4 pts | 21.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 28,258 | 60.2% | 22.0 pts (10,340 votes) | 46,919 | +21.9 pts | 21.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 24,107 | 55.2% | 12.6 pts (5,492 votes) | 43,681 | -9.5 pts | 23.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 22,687 | 50.2% | 6.4 pts (2,889 votes) | 45,203 | -19.7 pts | 13.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,997 | 52.6% | 7.2 pts (3,570 votes) | 49,392 | -0.6 pts | 9.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 26,726 | 56.2% | 14.1 pts (6,719 votes) | 47,553 | -7.0 pts | 4.9 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 110,121 | 36.1% of population |
| 2004 | 108,914 | 39.1% of population |
| 2008 | 111,267 | 42.2% of population |
| 2012 | 111,304 | 39.2% of population |
| 2016 | 110,222 | 41.0% of population |
| 2020 | 112,287 | 44.0% of population |
| 2024 | 111,348 | 42.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Laporte shifted 16.3 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Laporte has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Laporte voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Laporte has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Laporte?
Laporte's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.5 points (198 votes) out of 42,606 total votes cast.
Has Laporte ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Laporte changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Laporte?
The widest margin on record for Laporte was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 22.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Laporte relative to its population?
In 2024, 47,553 votes were recorded in Laporte against a total population of 111,348 (42.7% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Laporte a presidential bellwether county?
Laporte has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).