Acadia, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Acadia, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 42.2 pts more Rep. than Louisiana overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,814 | 59.4% | 21.2 pts (4,922 votes) | 23,238 | — | 13.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 16,083 | 63.7% | 28.3 pts (7,146 votes) | 25,230 | -6.9 pts | 13.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 19,228 | 72.0% | 45.7 pts (12,200 votes) | 26,710 | -17.9 pts | 27.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 19,931 | 74.3% | 49.8 pts (13,371 votes) | 26,835 | -4.0 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 21,162 | 77.3% | 56.7 pts (15,524 votes) | 27,389 | -7.5 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,596 | 79.5% | 60.3 pts (17,153 votes) | 28,425 | -3.3 pts | 42.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,783 | 81.5% | 64.0 pts (17,088 votes) | 26,720 | -3.4 pts | 42.2 pts more Rep. |
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 | 58,795 | 39.5% of population |
| 2004 | 59,223 | 42.6% of population |
| 2008 | 61,115 | 43.7% of population |
| 2012 | 61,997 | 43.3% of population |
| 2016 | 62,786 | 43.6% of population |
| 2020 | 57,481 | 49.5% of population |
| 2024 | 56,604 | 47.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Acadia shifted 42.9 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
Acadia has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Acadia voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Acadia has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Acadia?
Acadia's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.7 points (4,922 votes) out of 23,238 total votes cast.
Has Acadia ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Acadia has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Acadia?
The widest margin on record for Acadia was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Acadia relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,720 votes were recorded in Acadia against a total population of 56,604 (47.2% 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 Acadia a presidential bellwether county?
Acadia has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).