Ascension, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Ascension, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.2 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 | 16,818 | 54.5% | 11.1 pts (3,433 votes) | 30,844 | — | 3.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 24,661 | 63.1% | 27.4 pts (10,706 votes) | 39,100 | -16.4 pts | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 31,239 | 67.1% | 35.7 pts (16,614 votes) | 46,571 | -8.5 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 33,856 | 66.3% | 34.3 pts (17,507 votes) | 51,073 | +1.4 pts | 17.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 36,143 | 66.1% | 36.0 pts (19,667 votes) | 54,678 | -2.5 pts | 17.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 40,687 | 65.3% | 32.6 pts (20,288 votes) | 62,325 | +4.2 pts | 14.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 41,319 | 66.1% | 33.9 pts (21,206 votes) | 62,473 | -1.3 pts | 12.2 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 | 77,335 | 39.9% of population |
| 2004 | 86,352 | 45.3% of population |
| 2008 | 102,891 | 45.3% of population |
| 2012 | 112,218 | 45.5% of population |
| 2016 | 121,558 | 45.0% of population |
| 2020 | 126,983 | 49.1% of population |
| 2024 | 133,534 | 46.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ascension shifted 23.2 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
Ascension 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 Ascension voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ascension 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 Ascension?
Ascension's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 11.4 points (3,433 votes) out of 30,844 total votes cast.
Has Ascension ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ascension has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ascension?
The widest margin on record for Ascension was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 37.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Ascension relative to its population?
In 2024, 62,473 votes were recorded in Ascension against a total population of 133,534 (46.8% 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 Ascension a presidential bellwether county?
Ascension 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%).