St. Mary, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
St. Mary, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.8 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 | 11,325 | 51.9% | 6.8 pts (1,474 votes) | 21,810 | — | 0.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,877 | 56.7% | 14.7 pts (3,330 votes) | 22,694 | -7.9 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,183 | 57.6% | 16.8 pts (3,838 votes) | 22,903 | -2.2 pts | 2.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,885 | 58.7% | 18.8 pts (4,435 votes) | 23,640 | -2.0 pts | 1.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,359 | 62.8% | 27.6 pts (6,309 votes) | 22,877 | -9.1 pts | 7.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,811 | 63.9% | 29.1 pts (6,756 votes) | 23,186 | -1.4 pts | 10.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,671 | 65.4% | 31.9 pts (6,660 votes) | 20,897 | -2.7 pts | 9.8 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 | 53,377 | 40.9% of population |
| 2004 | 53,288 | 42.6% of population |
| 2008 | 54,352 | 42.1% of population |
| 2012 | 53,562 | 44.1% of population |
| 2016 | 52,069 | 43.9% of population |
| 2020 | 49,155 | 47.2% of population |
| 2024 | 46,799 | 44.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Mary shifted 25.2 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. Mary 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 St. Mary voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Mary 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 St. Mary?
St. Mary's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 7.0 points (1,474 votes) out of 21,810 total votes cast.
Has St. Mary ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- St. Mary has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Mary?
The widest margin on record for St. Mary was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 32.2 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Mary relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,897 votes were recorded in St. Mary against a total population of 46,799 (44.7% 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. Mary a presidential bellwether county?
St. Mary 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%).