La Crosse, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
La Crosse, Wisconsin has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 10.4 pts more Dem. than Wisconsin overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 28,455 | 51.2% | 7.4 pts (4,128 votes) | 55,559 | — | 7.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 33,170 | 53.4% | 7.9 pts (4,881 votes) | 62,136 | +0.1 pts | 7.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 38,524 | 60.9% | 23.4 pts (14,823 votes) | 63,218 | +15.9 pts | 9.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 36,693 | 57.8% | 17.2 pts (10,942 votes) | 63,462 | -6.3 pts | 10.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 32,406 | 51.5% | 9.6 pts (6,017 votes) | 62,968 | -7.3 pts | 11.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 37,846 | 55.8% | 13.5 pts (9,162 votes) | 67,884 | +3.5 pts | 13.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 39,008 | 54.0% | 9.4 pts (6,761 votes) | 72,261 | -4.3 pts | 10.4 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 | 107,291 | 51.8% of population |
| 2004 | 109,410 | 56.8% of population |
| 2008 | 112,761 | 56.1% of population |
| 2012 | 116,543 | 54.5% of population |
| 2016 | 117,681 | 53.5% of population |
| 2020 | 120,943 | 56.1% of population |
| 2024 | 121,060 | 59.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in La Crosse shifted 1.7 points toward the Democratic 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 Crosse has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has La Crosse voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, La Crosse has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in La Crosse?
La Crosse's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 7.8 points (4,128 votes) out of 55,559 total votes cast.
Has La Crosse ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- La Crosse has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in La Crosse?
The widest margin on record for La Crosse was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 23.8 points.
How many votes were cast in La Crosse relative to its population?
In 2024, 72,261 votes were recorded in La Crosse against a total population of 121,060 (59.7% 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 La Crosse a presidential bellwether county?
La Crosse has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).