Laclede, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Laclede, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.7 pts more Rep. than Missouri overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,556 | 65.6% | 33.5 pts (4,373 votes) | 13,046 | — | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,578 | 71.1% | 42.8 pts (6,365 votes) | 14,869 | -8.7 pts | 35.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,875 | 66.6% | 34.7 pts (5,657 votes) | 16,323 | +7.9 pts | 35.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,934 | 71.2% | 44.5 pts (6,841 votes) | 15,362 | -10.4 pts | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,881 | 80.3% | 64.3 pts (10,328 votes) | 16,051 | -21.4 pts | 47.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,762 | 82.0% | 65.4 pts (10,982 votes) | 16,793 | +0.5 pts | 50.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,155 | 82.9% | 66.8 pts (11,399 votes) | 17,076 | -1.0 pts | 48.7 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 | 32,598 | 40.0% of population |
| 2004 | 33,513 | 44.4% of population |
| 2008 | 35,518 | 46.0% of population |
| 2012 | 35,482 | 43.3% of population |
| 2016 | 35,450 | 45.3% of population |
| 2020 | 36,046 | 46.6% of population |
| 2024 | 36,738 | 46.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Laclede shifted 33.1 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
Laclede has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Missouri'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 Laclede voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Laclede 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 Laclede?
Laclede's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 34.3 points (4,373 votes) out of 13,046 total votes cast.
Has Laclede ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Laclede has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Laclede?
The widest margin on record for Laclede was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 67.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Laclede relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,076 votes were recorded in Laclede against a total population of 36,738 (46.5% 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 Laclede a presidential bellwether county?
Laclede has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Missouri's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).