Avoyelles, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Avoyelles, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 21.3 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 | 7,329 | 50.0% | 4.3 pts (628 votes) | 14,653 | — | 3.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,302 | 53.5% | 8.5 pts (1,326 votes) | 15,525 | -4.2 pts | 6.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,236 | 60.4% | 23.1 pts (3,909 votes) | 16,938 | -14.9 pts | 4.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,670 | 62.6% | 27.0 pts (4,593 votes) | 17,032 | -3.8 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,165 | 67.3% | 37.0 pts (6,130 votes) | 16,586 | -10.4 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,028 | 69.6% | 40.8 pts (7,049 votes) | 17,292 | -3.6 pts | 22.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,379 | 71.0% | 43.1 pts (6,919 votes) | 16,037 | -2.2 pts | 21.3 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 | 41,459 | 35.3% of population |
| 2004 | 41,271 | 37.6% of population |
| 2008 | 42,040 | 40.3% of population |
| 2012 | 41,572 | 41.0% of population |
| 2016 | 40,983 | 40.5% of population |
| 2020 | 39,640 | 43.6% of population |
| 2024 | 38,373 | 41.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Avoyelles shifted 39.2 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
Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles?
Avoyelles's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.5 points (628 votes) out of 14,653 total votes cast.
Has Avoyelles ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Avoyelles has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Avoyelles?
The widest margin on record for Avoyelles was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 43.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Avoyelles relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,037 votes were recorded in Avoyelles against a total population of 38,373 (41.8% 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 Avoyelles a presidential bellwether county?
Avoyelles 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%).