St. John The Baptist, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
St. John The Baptist, Louisiana has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 51.9 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 | 9,745 | 55.0% | 13.1 pts (2,322 votes) | 17,713 | — | 21.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 10,305 | 52.5% | 6.5 pts (1,266 votes) | 19,617 | -7.0 pts | 21.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,424 | 57.4% | 16.2 pts (3,512 votes) | 21,656 | +9.9 pts | 35.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,179 | 62.4% | 26.3 pts (5,559 votes) | 21,123 | +10.3 pts | 44.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 12,661 | 61.0% | 24.5 pts (5,092 votes) | 20,743 | -1.6 pts | 45.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 13,582 | 63.4% | 28.2 pts (6,044 votes) | 21,432 | +3.4 pts | 47.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 12,043 | 64.0% | 29.1 pts (5,486 votes) | 18,827 | +0.9 pts | 51.9 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 | 43,248 | 41.0% of population |
| 2004 | 44,822 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 46,811 | 46.3% of population |
| 2012 | 44,719 | 47.2% of population |
| 2016 | 43,401 | 47.8% of population |
| 2020 | 42,359 | 50.6% of population |
| 2024 | 39,694 | 47.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. John The Baptist shifted 16.0 points toward the Democratic 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. John The Baptist 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. John The Baptist voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. John The Baptist 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. John The Baptist?
St. John The Baptist's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 6.5 points (1,266 votes) out of 19,617 total votes cast.
Has St. John The Baptist ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- St. John The Baptist has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. John The Baptist?
The widest margin on record for St. John The Baptist was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 29.5 points.
How many votes were cast in St. John The Baptist relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,827 votes were recorded in St. John The Baptist against a total population of 39,694 (47.4% 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 St. John The Baptist a presidential bellwether county?
St. John The Baptist 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%).