Desha County, AR
AR · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Desha County, AR (Arkansas) voted R+4.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,805 votes (51.5%) to 1,638 (46.73%) for Harris.
This represents a R+7.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Desha County is classified as a competitive Republican county. Desha County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024. The county has a population of approximately 10,786.
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 | 46.7%(1,638) | 51.5%(1,805) | R+4.8 | R+7.0 |
| 2020 | 48.4%(2,016) | 46.1%(1,921) | D+2.3 | R+5.1 |
| 2016 | 53.2%(2,228) | 45.8%(1,919) | D+7.4 | R+5.0 |
| 2012 | 55.3%(2,443) | 42.9%(1,896) | D+12.4 | D+0.2 |
| 2008 | 54.9%(2,569) | 42.7%(1,999) | D+12.2 | R+12.0 |
| 2004 | 61.4%(2,851) | 37.2%(1,729) | D+24.1 | R+2.0 |
| 2000 | 61.8%(2,776) | 35.7%(1,603) | D+26.1 | R+23.4 |
| 1996 | 70.9%(3,230) | 21.5%(978) | D+49.5 | D+4.3 |
| 1992 | 67.9%(3,815) | 22.8%(1,279) | D+45.1 | D+35.5 |
| 1988 | 52.6%(2,859) | 42.9%(2,334) | D+9.7 | D+5.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Desha County, AR • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 61.3%(2,082) | 35.6%(1,211) | D+25.6 | R+65.5 |
| 2008 | 91.1%(3,972) | 0.0%(0) | D+91.1 | D+50.2 |
| 2002 | 70.5%(2,698) | 29.5%(1,131) | D+40.9 | D+19.0 |
| 1996 | 60.9%(2,503) | 39.1%(1,604) | D+21.9 | R+78.1 |
| 1990 | 99.9%(3,530) | 0.0%(0) | D+99.9 | D+49.4 |
| 1984 | 75.3%(4,194) | 24.7%(1,377) | D+50.6 | R+30.6 |
| 1978 | 88.8%(4,059) | 7.6%(349) | D+81.1 | D+37.7 |
| 1972 | 71.7%(3,405) | 28.3%(1,342) | D+43.5 | R+56.5 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(2,483) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+2.0 |
| 1948 | 98.0%(2,759) | 0.0%(0) | D+98.0 | R+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 47.1%(1,464) | 51.8%(1,611) | R+4.7 | D+3.1 |
| 2018 | 45.0%(1,560) | 52.8%(1,833) | R+7.9 | R+44.2 |
| 2014 | 67.4%(2,297) | 31.0%(1,057) | D+36.4 | R+33.3 |
| 2010 | 84.3%(2,981) | 14.6%(517) | D+69.7 | D+15.1 |
| 2006 | 75.8%(2,516) | 21.2%(703) | D+54.6 | D+43.6 |
| 2002 | 55.5%(2,185) | 44.5%(1,754) | D+10.9 | D+15.5 |
| 1998 | 47.1%(1,522) | 51.6%(1,668) | R+4.5 | R+53.7 |
| 1994 | 74.6%(3,271) | 25.4%(1,113) | D+49.2 | D+10.8 |
| 1990 | 69.2%(3,264) | 30.8%(1,453) | D+38.4 | R+14.6 |
| 1986 | 76.5%(3,518) | 23.5%(1,081) | D+53.0 | R+2.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab