Morehouse, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Morehouse, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 2.8 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 | 6,641 | 53.9% | 11.0 pts (1,352 votes) | 12,321 | — | 3.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,471 | 57.6% | 16.5 pts (2,135 votes) | 12,971 | -5.3 pts | 2.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,258 | 55.0% | 11.1 pts (1,466 votes) | 13,200 | +5.4 pts | 7.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,591 | 52.3% | 5.6 pts (703 votes) | 12,614 | +5.6 pts | 11.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,502 | 54.9% | 11.4 pts (1,347 votes) | 11,852 | -5.9 pts | 8.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,510 | 56.2% | 13.5 pts (1,564 votes) | 11,574 | -2.1 pts | 5.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,961 | 59.0% | 19.3 pts (1,953 votes) | 10,097 | -5.9 pts | 2.8 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 | 30,961 | 39.8% of population |
| 2004 | 29,891 | 43.4% of population |
| 2008 | 28,311 | 46.6% of population |
| 2012 | 27,375 | 46.1% of population |
| 2016 | 25,894 | 45.8% of population |
| 2020 | 25,460 | 45.5% of population |
| 2024 | 23,787 | 42.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Morehouse shifted 8.3 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
Morehouse 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 Morehouse voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Morehouse 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 Morehouse?
Morehouse's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 5.6 points (703 votes) out of 12,614 total votes cast.
Has Morehouse ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Morehouse has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Morehouse?
The widest margin on record for Morehouse was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 19.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Morehouse relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,097 votes were recorded in Morehouse against a total population of 23,787 (42.4% 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 Morehouse a presidential bellwether county?
Morehouse 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%).