Plaquemines, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Plaquemines, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 16.1 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 | 6,302 | 57.7% | 17.2 pts (1,877 votes) | 10,931 | — | 9.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,866 | 64.7% | 30.3 pts (3,685 votes) | 12,153 | -13.1 pts | 15.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,894 | 66.0% | 33.6 pts (3,514 votes) | 10,449 | -3.6 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,471 | 63.2% | 28.0 pts (2,872 votes) | 10,239 | +5.7 pts | 11.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,900 | 65.3% | 33.6 pts (3,553 votes) | 10,573 | -6.2 pts | 14.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,412 | 67.3% | 36.3 pts (3,998 votes) | 11,014 | -2.3 pts | 18.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,803 | 68.4% | 38.0 pts (3,780 votes) | 9,945 | -1.5 pts | 16.1 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 | 26,758 | 40.9% of population |
| 2004 | 29,390 | 41.4% of population |
| 2008 | 22,677 | 46.1% of population |
| 2012 | 23,826 | 43.0% of population |
| 2016 | 23,323 | 45.3% of population |
| 2020 | 23,457 | 47.0% of population |
| 2024 | 22,289 | 44.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Plaquemines shifted 21.0 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
Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines?
Plaquemines's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 17.5 points (1,877 votes) out of 10,931 total votes cast.
Has Plaquemines ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Plaquemines has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Plaquemines?
The widest margin on record for Plaquemines was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 38.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Plaquemines relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,945 votes were recorded in Plaquemines against a total population of 22,289 (44.6% 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 Plaquemines a presidential bellwether county?
Plaquemines 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%).