Caddo, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Caddo, Louisiana has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 27.1 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 47,530 | 49.7% | 0.8 pts (723 votes) | 95,639 | — | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 54,292 | 50.9% | 2.4 pts (2,553 votes) | 106,595 | -3.2 pts | 12.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 55,220 | 51.0% | 2.9 pts (3,115 votes) | 108,220 | +5.3 pts | 21.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 58,042 | 51.9% | 5.0 pts (5,583 votes) | 111,765 | +2.2 pts | 22.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 53,483 | 50.5% | 4.2 pts (4,477 votes) | 105,804 | -0.7 pts | 24.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 55,110 | 52.5% | 6.8 pts (7,089 votes) | 104,912 | +2.5 pts | 25.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 48,864 | 51.6% | 4.6 pts (4,393 votes) | 94,699 | -2.2 pts | 27.1 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 | 250,990 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 249,157 | 42.8% of population |
| 2008 | 251,953 | 43.0% of population |
| 2012 | 257,252 | 43.4% of population |
| 2016 | 248,837 | 42.5% of population |
| 2020 | 236,912 | 44.3% of population |
| 2024 | 224,893 | 42.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Caddo shifted 3.9 points toward the Democratic 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
Caddo has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Caddo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Caddo has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Caddo?
Caddo's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.8 points (723 votes) out of 95,639 total votes cast.
Has Caddo ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Caddo changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Caddo?
The widest margin on record for Caddo was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 6.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Caddo relative to its population?
In 2024, 94,699 votes were recorded in Caddo against a total population of 224,893 (42.1% 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 Caddo a presidential bellwether county?
Caddo has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).