St. Landry, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
St. Landry, Louisiana has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 3.3 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 | 18,067 | 52.9% | 7.7 pts (2,618 votes) | 34,151 | — | 15.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,315 | 49.8% | 0.4 pts (149 votes) | 36,760 | -8.2 pts | 14.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 21,650 | 50.9% | 3.3 pts (1,382 votes) | 42,493 | -2.9 pts | 15.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 21,475 | 51.6% | 4.3 pts (1,807 votes) | 41,647 | -1.1 pts | 13.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 21,971 | 55.0% | 11.9 pts (4,762 votes) | 39,977 | -7.8 pts | 8.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 23,171 | 56.3% | 14.1 pts (5,799 votes) | 41,154 | -2.1 pts | 4.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,812 | 58.9% | 18.8 pts (6,979 votes) | 37,043 | -4.7 pts | 3.3 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 | 87,420 | 39.1% of population |
| 2004 | 84,487 | 43.5% of population |
| 2008 | 84,427 | 50.3% of population |
| 2012 | 83,466 | 49.9% of population |
| 2016 | 83,768 | 47.7% of population |
| 2020 | 82,310 | 50.0% of population |
| 2024 | 80,869 | 45.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Landry shifted 26.9 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. Landry has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has St. Landry voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Landry has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in St. Landry?
St. Landry's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.4 points (149 votes) out of 36,760 total votes cast.
Has St. Landry ever flipped between parties?
Yes. St. Landry changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Landry?
The widest margin on record for St. Landry was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 19.0 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Landry relative to its population?
In 2024, 37,043 votes were recorded in St. Landry against a total population of 80,869 (45.8% 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 St. Landry a presidential bellwether county?
St. Landry has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Louisiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).