Calcasieu, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Calcasieu, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.8 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 | 38,086 | 51.7% | 5.7 pts (4,167 votes) | 73,636 | — | 2.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 46,075 | 57.8% | 16.6 pts (13,211 votes) | 79,698 | -10.9 pts | 2.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 50,449 | 61.4% | 24.6 pts (20,205 votes) | 82,131 | -8.3 pts | 6.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 51,850 | 63.4% | 28.7 pts (23,491 votes) | 81,726 | -4.2 pts | 11.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 54,191 | 64.7% | 33.3 pts (27,895 votes) | 83,785 | -5.4 pts | 14.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 55,066 | 66.6% | 35.2 pts (29,084 votes) | 82,663 | -1.2 pts | 17.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 56,064 | 69.0% | 39.6 pts (32,146 votes) | 81,201 | -4.3 pts | 17.8 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 | 183,554 | 40.1% of population |
| 2004 | 185,593 | 42.9% of population |
| 2008 | 188,928 | 43.5% of population |
| 2012 | 194,479 | 42.0% of population |
| 2016 | 200,568 | 41.8% of population |
| 2020 | 216,493 | 38.2% of population |
| 2024 | 206,861 | 39.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Calcasieu shifted 34.4 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
Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu?
Calcasieu's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 5.8 points (4,167 votes) out of 73,636 total votes cast.
Has Calcasieu ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Calcasieu has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Calcasieu?
The widest margin on record for Calcasieu was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 40.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Calcasieu relative to its population?
In 2024, 81,201 votes were recorded in Calcasieu against a total population of 206,861 (39.3% 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 Calcasieu a presidential bellwether county?
Calcasieu 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%).