Jefferson Davis, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Jefferson Davis, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 39.6 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 | 6,945 | 55.4% | 14.2 pts (1,783 votes) | 12,546 | — | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,055 | 61.9% | 25.4 pts (3,310 votes) | 13,007 | -11.1 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,278 | 68.7% | 39.7 pts (5,355 votes) | 13,501 | -14.7 pts | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,014 | 72.9% | 47.5 pts (6,530 votes) | 13,734 | -7.8 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,775 | 75.5% | 53.9 pts (7,695 votes) | 14,277 | -7.2 pts | 35.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,423 | 77.0% | 55.4 pts (8,215 votes) | 14,841 | -0.6 pts | 37.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,478 | 79.9% | 61.1 pts (8,779 votes) | 14,358 | -5.8 pts | 39.6 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 | 31,506 | 39.8% of population |
| 2004 | 31,076 | 41.9% of population |
| 2008 | 31,497 | 42.9% of population |
| 2012 | 31,445 | 43.7% of population |
| 2016 | 31,388 | 45.5% of population |
| 2020 | 32,212 | 46.1% of population |
| 2024 | 31,436 | 45.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jefferson Davis shifted 47.2 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
Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis?
Jefferson Davis's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 14.7 points (1,783 votes) out of 12,546 total votes cast.
Has Jefferson Davis ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jefferson Davis has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jefferson Davis?
The widest margin on record for Jefferson Davis was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Jefferson Davis relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,358 votes were recorded in Jefferson Davis against a total population of 31,436 (45.7% 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 Jefferson Davis a presidential bellwether county?
Jefferson Davis 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%).