De Soto Parish, Louisiana: null
Louisiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+35.5
2024 Margin
R+10.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
27K
Population
De Soto Parish, Louisiana voted R+35.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,359 votes (67.27%). This represented a R+10.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
12.8
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.8/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+35.5
2020→2024 SwingR+10.7%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population26,812
Median Age
39.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
20.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$49,807(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
35.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.8%(4,426) | 67.3%(9,359) | R+35.5 | -10.7 |
| 2020 | 37.0%(5,457) | 61.8%(9,112) | R+24.8 | -3.3 |
| 2016 | 38.3%(5,165) | 59.8%(8,068) | R+21.5 | -7.7 |
| 2012 | 42.5%(5,553) | 56.3%(7,353) | R+13.8 | -0.4 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(5,242) | 56.2%(6,883) | R+13.4 | -2.9 |
| 2004 | 44.3%(5,026) | 54.8%(6,211) | R+10.4 | -8.3 |
| 2000 | 47.5%(5,036) | 49.6%(5,260) | R+2.1 | -27.7 |
| 1996 | 59.1%(6,221) | 33.5%(3,526) | D+25.6 | +7.2 |
| 1992 | 51.5%(5,671) | 33.1%(3,643) | D+18.4 | +15.1 |
| 1988 | 51.0%(5,366) | 47.8%(5,022) | D+3.3 | +15.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.4%(2,715) | 69.2%(6,401) | R+39.9 | -4.9 |
| 2020 | 26.1%(3,744) | 61.0%(8,750) | R+34.9 | -14.1 |
| 2016 | 39.6%(2,566) | 60.4%(3,913) | R+20.8 | -12.9 |
| 2014 | 46.0%(3,917) | 54.0%(4,591) | R+7.9 | +11.6 |
| 2010 | 37.7%(2,774) | 57.2%(4,213) | R+19.5 | -26.2 |
| 2008 | 52.3%(6,134) | 45.6%(5,352) | D+6.7 | +24.5 |
| 2004 | 31.0%(3,214) | 48.8%(5,064) | R+17.8 | -30.6 |
| 2002 | 56.4%(4,292) | 43.6%(3,318) | D+12.8 | -39.1 |
| 1998 | 71.5%(3,700) | 19.6%(1,015) | D+51.9 | +41.9 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(5,349) | 45.0%(4,376) | D+10.0 | -65.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.4%(1,811) | 61.4%(5,193) | R+40.0 | -31.2 |
| 2019 | 45.6%(4,827) | 54.4%(5,753) | R+8.8 | -16.4 |
| 2015 | 53.8%(4,258) | 46.2%(3,653) | D+7.7 | +49.6 |
| 2011 | 18.1%(1,255) | 60.0%(4,171) | R+41.9 | -13.9 |
| 2007 | 17.7%(1,574) | 45.8%(4,065) | R+28.1 | -38.0 |
| 2003 | 55.0%(4,180) | 45.0%(3,425) | D+9.9 | +36.8 |
| 1999 | 31.8%(2,617) | 58.7%(4,830) | R+26.9 | -13.9 |
| 1995 | 43.5%(4,269) | 56.5%(5,541) | R+13.0 | -31.2 |
| 1991 | 59.1%(6,607) | 40.9%(4,571) | D+18.2 | -33.6 |
| 1987 | 55.0%(6,036) | 3.2%(355) | D+51.8 | +15.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(94.2%) | Nikki Haley(3.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(84.6%) | Other(5.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(77.1%) | Bernie Sanders(16.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(46.4%) | Donald Trump(38.6%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(56.0%) | Hillary Clinton(36.2%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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