Tensas, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Tensas, 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 18.0 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 | 1,580 | 52.5% | 8.3 pts (250 votes) | 3,010 | — | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,469 | 49.6% | 0.5 pts (16 votes) | 2,963 | -8.0 pts | 15.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,646 | 54.1% | 9.2 pts (279 votes) | 3,040 | +8.7 pts | 28.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,564 | 55.6% | 11.9 pts (334 votes) | 2,812 | +2.7 pts | 29.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,332 | 52.3% | 5.9 pts (150 votes) | 2,548 | -6.0 pts | 26.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 1,329 | 52.0% | 5.2 pts (132 votes) | 2,554 | -0.7 pts | 24.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,093 | 51.4% | 4.3 pts (91 votes) | 2,128 | -9.6 pts | 18.0 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 | 6,535 | 46.1% of population |
| 2004 | 5,785 | 51.2% of population |
| 2008 | 5,376 | 56.5% of population |
| 2012 | 4,999 | 56.3% of population |
| 2016 | 4,656 | 54.7% of population |
| 2020 | 4,108 | 62.2% of population |
| 2024 | 3,844 | 55.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Tensas shifted 12.9 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
Tensas 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 Tensas voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Tensas 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 Tensas?
Tensas's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.5 points (16 votes) out of 2,963 total votes cast.
Has Tensas ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Tensas 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 Tensas?
The widest margin on record for Tensas was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 12.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Tensas relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,128 votes were recorded in Tensas against a total population of 3,844 (55.4% 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 Tensas a presidential bellwether county?
Tensas 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%).