La Salle, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
La Salle, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 61.0 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 | 4,564 | 74.7% | 51.9 pts (3,167 votes) | 6,108 | — | 45.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,015 | 80.4% | 61.9 pts (3,860 votes) | 6,238 | -9.4 pts | 47.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,602 | 85.5% | 72.4 pts (4,742 votes) | 6,553 | -10.8 pts | 54.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,726 | 87.1% | 75.5 pts (4,962 votes) | 6,572 | -3.1 pts | 59.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,836 | 88.8% | 79.6 pts (5,231 votes) | 6,569 | -4.8 pts | 60.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,378 | 90.1% | 81.1 pts (5,740 votes) | 7,077 | -0.6 pts | 62.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,023 | 91.0% | 82.7 pts (5,477 votes) | 6,620 | -1.6 pts | 61.0 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 | 14,271 | 42.8% of population |
| 2004 | 14,366 | 43.4% of population |
| 2008 | 14,667 | 44.7% of population |
| 2012 | 14,862 | 44.2% of population |
| 2016 | 15,022 | 43.7% of population |
| 2020 | 14,829 | 47.7% of population |
| 2024 | 14,702 | 45.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in La Salle shifted 30.2 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
La Salle 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 La Salle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, La Salle 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 La Salle?
La Salle's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 53.1 points (3,167 votes) out of 6,108 total votes cast.
Has La Salle ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- La Salle has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in La Salle?
The widest margin on record for La Salle was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 83.4 points.
How many votes were cast in La Salle relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,620 votes were recorded in La Salle against a total population of 14,702 (45.0% 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 La Salle a presidential bellwether county?
La Salle 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%).