Cameron, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Cameron, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 64.5 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 | 2,593 | 62.0% | 27.7 pts (1,158 votes) | 4,183 | — | 20.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,190 | 68.8% | 39.3 pts (1,823 votes) | 4,640 | -11.3 pts | 25.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,089 | 81.4% | 65.2 pts (2,476 votes) | 3,797 | -26.9 pts | 47.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,260 | 87.1% | 76.2 pts (2,852 votes) | 3,744 | -10.9 pts | 60.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,256 | 88.2% | 79.4 pts (2,933 votes) | 3,692 | -4.2 pts | 61.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,671 | 90.9% | 82.9 pts (3,347 votes) | 4,039 | -1.8 pts | 64.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,120 | 92.8% | 86.3 pts (2,901 votes) | 3,362 | -3.1 pts | 64.5 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 | 9,937 | 42.1% of population |
| 2004 | 9,851 | 47.1% of population |
| 2008 | 7,434 | 51.1% of population |
| 2012 | 6,631 | 56.5% of population |
| 2016 | 6,896 | 53.5% of population |
| 2020 | 5,624 | 71.8% of population |
| 2024 | 4,678 | 71.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Cameron shifted 58.1 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
Cameron 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 Cameron voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Cameron 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 Cameron?
Cameron's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 28.7 points (1,158 votes) out of 4,183 total votes cast.
Has Cameron ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Cameron has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Cameron?
The widest margin on record for Cameron was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 86.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Cameron relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,362 votes were recorded in Cameron against a total population of 4,678 (71.9% 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 Cameron a presidential bellwether county?
Cameron 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%).