Livingston, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Livingston, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.0 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 | 24,889 | 67.5% | 37.7 pts (13,881 votes) | 36,865 | — | 30.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 33,976 | 76.8% | 54.4 pts (24,081 votes) | 44,253 | -16.2 pts | 40.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 43,269 | 85.0% | 71.9 pts (36,588 votes) | 50,892 | -18.4 pts | 54.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 45,513 | 84.2% | 70.4 pts (38,062 votes) | 54,062 | +1.4 pts | 54.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 48,824 | 84.6% | 72.5 pts (41,874 votes) | 57,730 | -3.2 pts | 54.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 54,877 | 84.1% | 69.9 pts (45,628 votes) | 65,230 | +3.9 pts | 52.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 55,101 | 83.6% | 68.5 pts (45,136 votes) | 65,906 | +1.8 pts | 47.0 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 | 92,648 | 39.8% of population |
| 2004 | 106,048 | 41.7% of population |
| 2008 | 123,962 | 41.1% of population |
| 2012 | 131,478 | 41.1% of population |
| 2016 | 139,627 | 41.3% of population |
| 2020 | 142,846 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 152,886 | 43.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Livingston shifted 30.7 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
Livingston 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 Livingston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Livingston 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 Livingston?
Livingston's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 38.7 points (13,881 votes) out of 36,865 total votes cast.
Has Livingston ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Livingston has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Livingston?
The widest margin on record for Livingston was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 75.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Livingston relative to its population?
In 2024, 65,906 votes were recorded in Livingston against a total population of 152,886 (43.1% 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 Livingston a presidential bellwether county?
Livingston 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%).