La Salle, Texas — Presidential Election Results
La Salle, Texas has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2020. In 2024, it was 6.7 pts more Rep. than Texas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,266 | 62.9% | 26.6 pts (535 votes) | 2,014 | — | 48.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,229 | 55.1% | 10.8 pts (240 votes) | 2,230 | -16.0 pts | 33.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,052 | 59.2% | 19.0 pts (338 votes) | 1,776 | +8.3 pts | 31.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 965 | 58.6% | 18.0 pts (296 votes) | 1,646 | -1.0 pts | 34.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 1,129 | 54.8% | 12.5 pts (257 votes) | 2,059 | -5.3 pts | 22.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,335 | 55.5% | 11.8 pts (283 votes) | 2,406 | -24.7 pts | 6.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,417 | 60.0% | 20.5 pts (484 votes) | 2,360 | -8.7 pts | 6.7 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 | 5,898 | 34.1% of population |
| 2004 | 6,322 | 35.3% of population |
| 2008 | 6,653 | 26.7% of population |
| 2012 | 7,157 | 23.0% of population |
| 2016 | 7,596 | 27.1% of population |
| 2020 | 6,652 | 36.2% of population |
| 2024 | 6,679 | 35.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in La Salle shifted 47.4 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
La Salle has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has La Salle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, La Salle has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in La Salle?
La Salle's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 10.8 points (240 votes) out of 2,230 total votes cast.
Has La Salle ever flipped between parties?
Yes. La Salle changed which party won the county in: 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in La Salle?
The widest margin on record for La Salle was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 26.8 points.
How many votes were cast in La Salle relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,360 votes were recorded in La Salle against a total population of 6,679 (35.3% 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 La Salle a presidential bellwether county?
La Salle has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Texas's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).