West Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
West Baton Rouge, 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 10.5 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 | 5,058 | 49.7% | 1.3 pts (134 votes) | 10,169 | — | 9.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,822 | 53.7% | 8.2 pts (890 votes) | 10,835 | -9.6 pts | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,654 | 56.1% | 13.6 pts (1,611 votes) | 11,866 | -5.5 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,922 | 54.2% | 9.6 pts (1,230 votes) | 12,774 | +4.0 pts | 7.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,927 | 54.5% | 12.1 pts (1,544 votes) | 12,712 | -2.8 pts | 7.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,684 | 54.5% | 10.5 pts (1,484 votes) | 14,097 | +1.9 pts | 8.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,627 | 55.1% | 11.7 pts (1,619 votes) | 13,836 | -1.2 pts | 10.5 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 | 21,577 | 47.1% of population |
| 2004 | 22,049 | 49.1% of population |
| 2008 | 23,252 | 51.0% of population |
| 2012 | 24,149 | 52.9% of population |
| 2016 | 25,901 | 49.1% of population |
| 2020 | 27,262 | 51.7% of population |
| 2024 | 28,425 | 48.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in West Baton Rouge shifted 13.2 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
West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge?
West Baton Rouge's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.3 points (134 votes) out of 10,169 total votes cast.
Has West Baton Rouge ever flipped between parties?
Yes. West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge?
The widest margin on record for West Baton Rouge was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 13.8 points.
How many votes were cast in West Baton Rouge relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,836 votes were recorded in West Baton Rouge against a total population of 28,425 (48.7% 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 West Baton Rouge a presidential bellwether county?
West Baton Rouge 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%).