Lafayette, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Lafayette, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.6 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 | 48,491 | 61.9% | 27.2 pts (21,301 votes) | 78,293 | — | 20.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 57,732 | 64.2% | 29.5 pts (26,522 votes) | 89,923 | -1.7 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 62,055 | 64.9% | 31.3 pts (29,910 votes) | 95,642 | -1.9 pts | 12.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 64,992 | 65.9% | 33.7 pts (33,224 votes) | 98,642 | -2.6 pts | 16.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 68,195 | 64.6% | 33.6 pts (35,469 votes) | 105,603 | -0.8 pts | 14.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 72,519 | 63.3% | 28.7 pts (32,834 votes) | 114,521 | +5.9 pts | 10.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 72,007 | 64.8% | 31.4 pts (34,837 votes) | 111,086 | -2.6 pts | 9.6 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 | 190,516 | 41.1% of population |
| 2004 | 199,338 | 45.1% of population |
| 2008 | 215,139 | 44.5% of population |
| 2012 | 227,298 | 43.4% of population |
| 2016 | 241,275 | 43.8% of population |
| 2020 | 242,178 | 47.3% of population |
| 2024 | 254,241 | 43.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lafayette shifted 3.8 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
Lafayette 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 Lafayette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
Lafayette's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 28.1 points (21,301 votes) out of 78,293 total votes cast.
Has Lafayette ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lafayette has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lafayette?
The widest margin on record for Lafayette was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 35.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Lafayette relative to its population?
In 2024, 111,086 votes were recorded in Lafayette against a total population of 254,241 (43.7% 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 Lafayette a presidential bellwether county?
Lafayette 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%).