East Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
East Baton Rouge, Louisiana has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 33.7 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 89,128 | 52.7% | 7.5 pts (12,612 votes) | 168,989 | — | 0.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 99,943 | 54.4% | 9.6 pts (17,645 votes) | 183,642 | -2.1 pts | 5.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 99,652 | 50.5% | 2.2 pts (4,262 votes) | 197,349 | +11.9 pts | 21.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 102,656 | 51.8% | 5.2 pts (10,364 votes) | 198,171 | +3.1 pts | 22.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 102,828 | 52.3% | 9.2 pts (18,168 votes) | 196,491 | +4.4 pts | 30.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 115,577 | 55.5% | 13.0 pts (27,157 votes) | 208,182 | +3.6 pts | 32.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 103,820 | 54.5% | 11.1 pts (21,100 votes) | 190,643 | -2.0 pts | 33.7 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 | 412,958 | 40.9% of population |
| 2004 | 414,162 | 44.3% of population |
| 2008 | 433,723 | 45.5% of population |
| 2012 | 442,955 | 44.7% of population |
| 2016 | 446,677 | 44.0% of population |
| 2020 | 455,916 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 453,022 | 42.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in East Baton Rouge shifted 18.9 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
East Baton Rouge has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has East Baton Rouge voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, East Baton Rouge has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in East Baton Rouge?
East Baton Rouge's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 2.2 points (4,262 votes) out of 197,349 total votes cast.
Has East Baton Rouge ever flipped between parties?
Yes. East Baton Rouge changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in East Baton Rouge?
The widest margin on record for East Baton Rouge was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 13.3 points.
How many votes were cast in East Baton Rouge relative to its population?
In 2024, 190,643 votes were recorded in East Baton Rouge against a total population of 453,022 (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 East Baton Rouge a presidential bellwether county?
East Baton Rouge has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).