St. Helena, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
St. Helena, Louisiana has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.1 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,059 | 58.2% | 20.8 pts (1,094 votes) | 5,254 | — | 29.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,173 | 57.6% | 17.0 pts (938 votes) | 5,508 | -4.4 pts | 32.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,567 | 57.7% | 16.9 pts (1,045 votes) | 6,184 | -0.2 pts | 36.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,780 | 59.1% | 19.6 pts (1,251 votes) | 6,394 | +2.7 pts | 37.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 3,353 | 56.2% | 14.4 pts (856 votes) | 5,964 | -5.2 pts | 35.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,346 | 54.3% | 10.3 pts (632 votes) | 6,158 | -4.2 pts | 29.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,848 | 49.6% | 0.8 pts (44 votes) | 5,745 | -9.7 pts | 23.1 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 | 10,548 | 49.8% of population |
| 2004 | 10,548 | 52.2% of population |
| 2008 | 11,106 | 55.7% of population |
| 2012 | 10,979 | 58.2% of population |
| 2016 | 10,389 | 57.4% of population |
| 2020 | 10,900 | 56.5% of population |
| 2024 | 10,857 | 52.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Helena 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
St. Helena has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has St. Helena voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Helena has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in St. Helena?
St. Helena's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 0.8 points (44 votes) out of 5,745 total votes cast.
Has St. Helena ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- St. Helena has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Helena?
The widest margin on record for St. Helena was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 21.8 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Helena relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,745 votes were recorded in St. Helena against a total population of 10,857 (52.9% 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 St. Helena a presidential bellwether county?
St. Helena has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).