Desha County, Arkansas: null
Arkansas · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+4.8
2024 Margin
R+7.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
Classification
11K
Population
Desha County, Arkansas voted R+4.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,805 votes (51.5%). This represented a R+7.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
12.4
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+4.8
2020→2024 SwingR+7.0%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population11,395
Median Age
40.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$38,067(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
42.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
47.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
60.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
28.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.7%(1,638) | 51.5%(1,805) | R+4.8 | -7.0 |
| 2020 | 48.4%(2,016) | 46.1%(1,921) | D+2.3 | -5.1 |
| 2016 | 53.2%(2,228) | 45.8%(1,919) | D+7.4 | -5.0 |
| 2012 | 55.3%(2,443) | 42.9%(1,896) | D+12.4 | +0.2 |
| 2008 | 54.9%(2,569) | 42.7%(1,999) | D+12.2 | -12.0 |
| 2004 | 61.4%(2,851) | 37.2%(1,729) | D+24.1 | -2.0 |
| 2000 | 61.8%(2,776) | 35.7%(1,603) | D+26.1 | -23.4 |
| 1996 | 70.9%(3,230) | 21.5%(978) | D+49.5 | +4.3 |
| 1992 | 67.9%(3,815) | 22.8%(1,279) | D+45.1 | +35.5 |
| 1988 | 52.6%(2,859) | 42.9%(2,334) | D+9.7 | +5.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 61.3%(2,082) | 35.6%(1,211) | D+25.6 | -65.5 |
| 2008 | 91.1%(3,972) | 0.0%(0) | D+91.1 | +50.2 |
| 2002 | 70.5%(2,698) | 29.5%(1,131) | D+40.9 | +19.0 |
| 1996 | 60.9%(2,503) | 39.1%(1,604) | D+21.9 | -78.0 |
| 1990 | 99.9%(3,530) | 0.0%(0) | D+99.9 | +49.4 |
| 1984 | 75.3%(4,194) | 24.7%(1,377) | D+50.6 | -30.6 |
| 1978 | 88.8%(4,059) | 7.6%(349) | D+81.2 | +37.7 |
| 1972 | 71.7%(3,405) | 28.3%(1,342) | D+43.5 | -56.5 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(2,483) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | +2.0 |
| 1948 | 98.0%(2,759) | 0.0%(0) | D+98.0 | -2.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 45.0%(1,560) | 52.8%(1,833) | R+7.9 | -44.2 |
| 2014 | 67.4%(2,297) | 31.0%(1,057) | D+36.4 | -33.3 |
| 2010 | 84.3%(2,981) | 14.6%(517) | D+69.7 | +15.1 |
| 2006 | 75.8%(2,516) | 21.2%(703) | D+54.6 | +43.7 |
| 2002 | 55.5%(2,185) | 44.5%(1,754) | D+10.9 | +15.5 |
| 1998 | 47.1%(1,522) | 51.6%(1,668) | R+4.5 | -53.7 |
| 1994 | 74.6%(3,271) | 25.4%(1,113) | D+49.2 | +10.8 |
| 1990 | 69.2%(3,264) | 30.8%(1,453) | D+38.4 | -14.6 |
| 1986 | 76.5%(3,518) | 23.5%(1,081) | D+53.0 | -2.2 |
| 1984 | 77.6%(4,452) | 22.4%(1,285) | D+55.2 | +16.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(87.4%) | Nikki Haley(10.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(52.2%) | Michael Bloomberg(18.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(69.2%) | Bernie Sanders(22.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(52.6%) | Marco Rubio(23.3%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(53.0%) | Other(47.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(67.5%) | Barack Obama(28.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee