Vermilion, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
Vermilion, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 42.2 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 | 12,495 | 56.2% | 17.0 pts (3,791 votes) | 22,235 | — | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,069 | 61.4% | 24.4 pts (5,984 votes) | 24,552 | -6.9 pts | 10.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 18,069 | 72.8% | 47.5 pts (11,803 votes) | 24,833 | -23.7 pts | 29.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 18,910 | 75.7% | 52.8 pts (13,190 votes) | 24,987 | -5.1 pts | 36.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 20,063 | 78.3% | 59.3 pts (15,206 votes) | 25,632 | -7.5 pts | 40.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,930 | 80.3% | 61.9 pts (16,921 votes) | 27,324 | -1.8 pts | 43.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,510 | 81.4% | 63.8 pts (16,873 votes) | 26,429 | -1.7 pts | 42.2 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 | 54,094 | 41.1% of population |
| 2004 | 55,113 | 44.5% of population |
| 2008 | 57,421 | 43.2% of population |
| 2012 | 58,636 | 42.6% of population |
| 2016 | 60,074 | 42.7% of population |
| 2020 | 56,954 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 57,641 | 45.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Vermilion shifted 46.6 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
Vermilion 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 Vermilion voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Vermilion 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 Vermilion?
Vermilion's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 17.9 points (3,791 votes) out of 22,235 total votes cast.
Has Vermilion ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Vermilion has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Vermilion?
The widest margin on record for Vermilion was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Vermilion relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,429 votes were recorded in Vermilion against a total population of 57,641 (45.9% 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 Vermilion a presidential bellwether county?
Vermilion 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%).