St. James, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
St. James, Louisiana has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 21.4 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 | 6,523 | 60.9% | 25.3 pts (2,710 votes) | 10,705 | — | 34.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 6,407 | 57.7% | 16.8 pts (1,862 votes) | 11,108 | -9.2 pts | 31.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,994 | 55.7% | 12.4 pts (1,562 votes) | 12,564 | -4.4 pts | 31.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,059 | 57.0% | 14.9 pts (1,850 votes) | 12,395 | +2.5 pts | 32.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,418 | 53.1% | 8.0 pts (962 votes) | 12,085 | -7.0 pts | 28.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 6,510 | 51.7% | 4.4 pts (556 votes) | 12,590 | -3.6 pts | 23.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,902 | 50.1% | 0.9 pts (110 votes) | 11,789 | -5.4 pts | 21.4 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 | 21,201 | 50.5% of population |
| 2004 | 21,229 | 52.3% of population |
| 2008 | 22,095 | 56.9% of population |
| 2012 | 21,634 | 57.3% of population |
| 2016 | 21,433 | 56.4% of population |
| 2020 | 20,119 | 62.6% of population |
| 2024 | 19,110 | 61.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. James shifted 27.2 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. James has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has St. James voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. James has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in St. James?
St. James's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 0.9 points (110 votes) out of 11,789 total votes cast.
Has St. James ever flipped between parties?
Yes. St. James changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. James?
The widest margin on record for St. James was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 26.2 points.
How many votes were cast in St. James relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,789 votes were recorded in St. James against a total population of 19,110 (61.7% 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. James a presidential bellwether county?
St. James has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).