Ouachita, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Ouachita, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 5.9 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 | 35,107 | 60.3% | 23.4 pts (13,650 votes) | 58,211 | — | 16.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 41,750 | 64.8% | 30.6 pts (19,734 votes) | 64,444 | -6.8 pts | 16.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 41,741 | 62.1% | 25.2 pts (16,928 votes) | 67,244 | +5.5 pts | 6.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 40,948 | 59.8% | 20.9 pts (14,303 votes) | 68,474 | +4.3 pts | 3.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 41,734 | 61.4% | 25.4 pts (17,306 votes) | 68,017 | -5.0 pts | 5.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 42,255 | 61.1% | 23.6 pts (16,342 votes) | 69,166 | +2.2 pts | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 40,808 | 63.3% | 27.9 pts (17,963 votes) | 64,436 | -4.2 pts | 5.9 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 | 147,271 | 39.5% of population |
| 2004 | 149,293 | 43.2% of population |
| 2008 | 151,727 | 44.3% of population |
| 2012 | 155,256 | 44.1% of population |
| 2016 | 156,897 | 43.4% of population |
| 2020 | 160,114 | 43.2% of population |
| 2024 | 157,874 | 40.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ouachita shifted 4.1 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
Ouachita 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 Ouachita voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ouachita 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 Ouachita?
Ouachita's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 21.2 points (14,303 votes) out of 68,474 total votes cast.
Has Ouachita ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ouachita has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ouachita?
The widest margin on record for Ouachita was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Ouachita relative to its population?
In 2024, 64,436 votes were recorded in Ouachita against a total population of 157,874 (40.8% 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 Ouachita a presidential bellwether county?
Ouachita 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%).