Tensas Parish, LA
LA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Tensas Parish, LA (Louisiana) voted R+4.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,093 votes (51.36%) to 1,002 (47.09%) for Harris.
This represents a R+9.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Tensas Parish is classified as a competitive Republican county. Tensas Parish has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024. The county has a population of approximately 3,935.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.1%(1,002) | 51.4%(1,093) | R+4.3 | R+9.4 |
| 2020 | 52.0%(1,329) | 46.9%(1,197) | D+5.2 | R+0.7 |
| 2016 | 52.3%(1,332) | 46.4%(1,182) | D+5.9 | R+6.0 |
| 2012 | 55.6%(1,564) | 43.7%(1,230) | D+11.9 | D+2.7 |
| 2008 | 54.1%(1,646) | 45.0%(1,367) | D+9.2 | D+8.6 |
| 2004 | 49.6%(1,469) | 49.0%(1,453) | D+0.5 | R+7.8 |
| 2000 | 52.5%(1,580) | 44.2%(1,330) | D+8.3 | R+20.2 |
| 1996 | 60.7%(1,882) | 32.3%(1,000) | D+28.5 | D+12.8 |
| 1992 | 51.0%(1,666) | 35.3%(1,153) | D+15.7 | D+18.4 |
| 1988 | 47.3%(1,556) | 50.0%(1,645) | R+2.7 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Tensas Parish, LA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.8%(690) | 56.4%(931) | R+14.6 | D+22.1 |
| 2020 | 13.7%(329) | 50.3%(1,210) | R+36.6 | R+50.3 |
| 2016 | 56.8%(862) | 43.2%(655) | D+13.6 | D+3.7 |
| 2014 | 55.0%(971) | 45.0%(796) | D+9.9 | D+21.3 |
| 2010 | 41.1%(594) | 52.5%(759) | R+11.4 | R+39.8 |
| 2008 | 63.4%(1,771) | 35.0%(979) | D+28.3 | D+37.9 |
| 2004 | 31.9%(881) | 41.4%(1,145) | R+9.5 | R+29.5 |
| 2002 | 60.0%(1,270) | 40.0%(847) | D+20.0 | R+18.0 |
| 1998 | 64.9%(1,069) | 27.0%(444) | D+38.0 | D+25.8 |
| 1996 | 56.1%(1,575) | 43.9%(1,234) | D+12.1 | R+68.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39.6%(779) | 49.9%(981) | R+10.3 | R+35.1 |
| 2019 | 62.4%(1,301) | 37.6%(784) | D+24.8 | R+2.1 |
| 2015 | 63.4%(1,060) | 36.6%(611) | D+26.9 | D+70.8 |
| 2011 | 11.6%(272) | 55.6%(1,300) | R+44.0 | R+24.2 |
| 2007 | 20.3%(560) | 40.1%(1,103) | R+19.7 | R+57.6 |
| 2003 | 68.9%(2,038) | 31.1%(919) | D+37.8 | D+44.4 |
| 1999 | 41.0%(1,399) | 47.5%(1,622) | R+6.5 | R+2.4 |
| 1995 | 47.9%(1,487) | 52.1%(1,615) | R+4.1 | R+21.8 |
| 1991 | 58.8%(1,993) | 41.2%(1,394) | D+17.7 | D+13.3 |
| 1987 | 21.4%(762) | 17.1%(607) | D+4.4 | R+30.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab