Ouachita Parish, Louisiana: null
Louisiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+27.9
2024 Margin
R+4.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
160K
Population
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana voted R+27.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 40,808 votes (63.33%). This represented a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.9
2020→2024 SwingR+4.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population160,368
Median Age
36.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
37.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$49,261(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
55.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
36.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
59.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
24.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.5%(22,845) | 63.3%(40,808) | R+27.9 | -4.3 |
| 2020 | 37.5%(25,913) | 61.1%(42,255) | R+23.6 | +1.8 |
| 2016 | 35.9%(24,428) | 61.4%(41,734) | R+25.4 | -4.6 |
| 2012 | 38.9%(26,645) | 59.8%(40,948) | R+20.9 | +4.3 |
| 2008 | 36.9%(24,813) | 62.1%(41,741) | R+25.2 | +5.4 |
| 2004 | 34.2%(22,016) | 64.8%(41,750) | R+30.6 | -7.2 |
| 2000 | 36.9%(21,457) | 60.3%(35,107) | R+23.4 | -16.4 |
| 1996 | 42.6%(24,525) | 49.6%(28,559) | R+7.0 | +5.0 |
| 1992 | 36.9%(20,835) | 48.9%(27,600) | R+12.0 | +24.7 |
| 1988 | 30.7%(15,429) | 67.3%(33,858) | R+36.6 | +4.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.2%(12,998) | 68.3%(29,384) | R+38.1 | +8.6 |
| 2020 | 15.5%(10,353) | 62.1%(41,472) | R+46.6 | -20.6 |
| 2016 | 37.0%(9,383) | 63.0%(15,995) | R+26.1 | -2.0 |
| 2014 | 38.0%(16,420) | 62.0%(26,799) | R+24.0 | +2.0 |
| 2010 | 34.4%(13,646) | 60.4%(23,955) | R+26.0 | -15.5 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(28,323) | 54.5%(35,075) | R+10.5 | +29.6 |
| 2004 | 20.4%(12,470) | 60.5%(36,889) | R+40.0 | -23.0 |
| 2002 | 41.5%(17,330) | 58.5%(24,450) | R+17.0 | -20.1 |
| 1998 | 49.9%(15,949) | 46.8%(14,955) | D+3.1 | +17.4 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(24,312) | 57.2%(32,441) | R+14.3 | -81.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.9%(6,936) | 58.6%(17,754) | R+35.7 | -26.7 |
| 2019 | 45.5%(22,994) | 54.5%(27,531) | R+9.0 | -7.3 |
| 2015 | 49.2%(17,577) | 50.8%(18,181) | R+1.7 | +50.4 |
| 2011 | 17.6%(5,949) | 69.7%(23,551) | R+52.1 | -11.6 |
| 2007 | 16.1%(6,983) | 56.7%(24,554) | R+40.6 | -35.2 |
| 2003 | 47.3%(20,194) | 52.7%(22,491) | R+5.4 | +44.6 |
| 1999 | 21.7%(8,677) | 71.6%(28,681) | R+49.9 | -14.1 |
| 1995 | 32.1%(15,780) | 67.9%(33,380) | R+35.8 | -34.7 |
| 1991 | 49.5%(26,137) | 50.5%(26,722) | R+1.1 | -13.2 |
| 1987 | 37.2%(17,383) | 25.2%(11,753) | D+12.1 | +6.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.0%) | Nikki Haley(7.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(80.1%) | Bernie Sanders(6.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(78.6%) | Bernie Sanders(15.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(39.5%) | Donald Trump(39.0%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(58.4%) | Hillary Clinton(34.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee