West Carroll, Louisiana — Presidential Election Results
West Carroll, Louisiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 52.3 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 | 3,220 | 68.9% | 40.7 pts (1,901 votes) | 4,675 | — | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,740 | 74.3% | 49.9 pts (2,509 votes) | 5,033 | -8.6 pts | 35.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,045 | 81.1% | 63.5 pts (3,167 votes) | 4,987 | -13.9 pts | 45.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,628 | 79.8% | 61.0 pts (2,775 votes) | 4,548 | +2.4 pts | 44.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,970 | 83.4% | 68.4 pts (3,255 votes) | 4,759 | -7.5 pts | 49.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,317 | 85.5% | 71.4 pts (3,607 votes) | 5,052 | -2.3 pts | 52.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,986 | 86.6% | 74.0 pts (3,408 votes) | 4,603 | -2.9 pts | 52.3 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 | 12,285 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 12,009 | 41.9% of population |
| 2008 | 11,670 | 42.7% of population |
| 2012 | 11,499 | 39.6% of population |
| 2016 | 11,136 | 42.7% of population |
| 2020 | 9,693 | 52.1% of population |
| 2024 | 9,254 | 49.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in West Carroll shifted 32.8 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 Carroll 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 West Carroll voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, West Carroll 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 West Carroll?
West Carroll's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 41.9 points (1,901 votes) out of 4,675 total votes cast.
Has West Carroll ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- West Carroll has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in West Carroll?
The widest margin on record for West Carroll was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 74.7 points.
How many votes were cast in West Carroll relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,603 votes were recorded in West Carroll against a total population of 9,254 (49.7% 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 Carroll a presidential bellwether county?
West Carroll 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%).