Lawrence County, Indiana: Deep Red Country
Indiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+51.0
2024 Margin
R+0.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
45K
Population
Lawrence County, Indiana voted R+51.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 15,830 votes (74.6%). This represented a R+0.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+51.0
2020→2024 SwingR+0.4%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population45,011
Median Age
43.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
20.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,210(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.6%(5,010) | 74.6%(15,830) | R+51.0 | R+0.4 |
| 2020 | 23.6%(4,961) | 74.2%(15,601) | R+50.6 | D+0.5 |
| 2016 | 21.9%(4,210) | 73.0%(14,035) | R+51.1 | R+18.4 |
| 2012 | 32.3%(5,779) | 65.0%(11,622) | R+32.7 | R+12.1 |
| 2008 | 38.9%(7,208) | 59.5%(11,018) | R+20.6 | D+18.2 |
| 2004 | 30.2%(5,346) | 69.0%(12,207) | R+38.8 | R+4.0 |
| 2000 | 31.4%(5,071) | 66.1%(10,677) | R+34.7 | R+19.7 |
| 1996 | 35.6%(5,703) | 50.6%(8,107) | R+15.0 | R+2.2 |
| 1992 | 33.1%(5,557) | 46.0%(7,712) | R+12.8 | D+17.0 |
| 1988 | 34.9%(5,787) | 64.7%(10,742) | R+29.9 | D+4.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.9%(4,586) | 74.0%(14,811) | R+51.1 | D+4.4 |
| 2022 | 20.5%(2,622) | 76.0%(9,700) | R+55.4 | R+17.7 |
| 2018 | 28.6%(4,434) | 66.3%(10,274) | R+37.7 | R+1.4 |
| 2016 | 29.2%(5,493) | 65.5%(12,327) | R+36.3 | R+22.8 |
| 2012 | 40.0%(7,008) | 53.4%(9,365) | R+13.4 | D+19.3 |
| 2010 | 30.2%(3,343) | 63.0%(6,963) | R+32.8 | D+54.5 |
| 2006 | 0.0%(0) | 87.3%(9,404) | R+87.3 | R+93.4 |
| 2004 | 52.4%(9,132) | 46.2%(8,064) | D+6.1 | D+55.3 |
| 2000 | 24.6%(3,913) | 73.8%(11,733) | R+49.2 | R+73.1 |
| 1998 | 61.2%(7,967) | 37.3%(4,850) | D+23.9 | D+64.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.7%(5,234) | 66.9%(13,626) | R+41.2 | D+5.5 |
| 2020 | 17.3%(3,616) | 64.1%(13,371) | R+46.8 | R+18.4 |
| 2016 | 34.3%(6,402) | 62.6%(11,683) | R+28.3 | R+9.8 |
| 2012 | 38.7%(6,830) | 57.1%(10,094) | R+18.5 | R+0.9 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(7,281) | 57.5%(10,504) | R+17.6 | D+14.0 |
| 2004 | 33.5%(5,904) | 65.1%(11,480) | R+31.6 | R+26.0 |
| 2000 | 46.5%(7,436) | 52.1%(8,336) | R+5.6 | R+2.5 |
| 1996 | 47.5%(7,523) | 50.6%(8,010) | R+3.1 | R+20.1 |
| 1992 | 58.1%(9,418) | 41.0%(6,650) | D+17.1 | D+10.6 |
| 1988 | 53.2%(8,686) | 46.8%(7,635) | D+6.4 | D+23.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(86.0%) | Nikki Haley(14.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(76.9%) | Bernie Sanders(14.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(60.8%) | Hillary Clinton(39.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(60.1%) | Ted Cruz(31.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(65.8%) | Barack Obama(34.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee