De Soto Parish, LA
LA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
De Soto Parish, LA (Louisiana) voted R+35.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 9,359 votes (67.27%) to 4,426 (31.81%) for Harris.
This represents a R+10.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. De Soto Parish is classified as a deep Republican county. De Soto Parish has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 27,026.
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 | 31.8%(4,426) | 67.3%(9,359) | R+35.5 | R+10.7 |
| 2020 | 37.0%(5,457) | 61.8%(9,112) | R+24.8 | R+3.3 |
| 2016 | 38.3%(5,165) | 59.8%(8,068) | R+21.5 | R+7.7 |
| 2012 | 42.5%(5,553) | 56.3%(7,353) | R+13.8 | R+0.4 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(5,242) | 56.2%(6,883) | R+13.4 | R+2.9 |
| 2004 | 44.3%(5,026) | 54.8%(6,211) | R+10.5 | R+8.3 |
| 2000 | 47.5%(5,036) | 49.6%(5,260) | R+2.1 | R+27.7 |
| 1996 | 59.1%(6,221) | 33.5%(3,526) | D+25.6 | D+7.2 |
| 1992 | 51.5%(5,671) | 33.1%(3,643) | D+18.4 | D+15.1 |
| 1988 | 51.0%(5,366) | 47.8%(5,022) | D+3.3 | D+15.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
De Soto Parish, LA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.4%(2,715) | 69.2%(6,401) | R+39.9 | R+4.9 |
| 2020 | 26.1%(3,744) | 61.0%(8,750) | R+34.9 | R+14.1 |
| 2016 | 39.6%(2,566) | 60.4%(3,913) | R+20.8 | R+12.9 |
| 2014 | 46.0%(3,917) | 54.0%(4,591) | R+7.9 | D+11.6 |
| 2010 | 37.7%(2,774) | 57.2%(4,213) | R+19.5 | R+26.2 |
| 2008 | 52.3%(6,134) | 45.6%(5,352) | D+6.7 | D+24.5 |
| 2004 | 31.0%(3,214) | 48.8%(5,064) | R+17.8 | R+30.6 |
| 2002 | 56.4%(4,292) | 43.6%(3,318) | D+12.8 | R+39.1 |
| 1998 | 71.5%(3,700) | 19.6%(1,015) | D+51.9 | D+41.9 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(5,349) | 45.0%(4,376) | D+10.0 | R+70.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.6%(2,084) | 66.2%(5,601) | R+41.6 | R+32.8 |
| 2019 | 45.6%(4,827) | 54.4%(5,753) | R+8.8 | R+16.4 |
| 2015 | 53.8%(4,258) | 46.2%(3,653) | D+7.6 | D+49.6 |
| 2011 | 18.0%(1,255) | 60.0%(4,171) | R+41.9 | R+13.9 |
| 2007 | 17.7%(1,574) | 45.8%(4,065) | R+28.0 | R+38.0 |
| 2003 | 55.0%(4,180) | 45.0%(3,425) | D+9.9 | D+36.8 |
| 1999 | 31.8%(2,617) | 58.7%(4,830) | R+26.9 | R+13.9 |
| 1995 | 43.5%(4,269) | 56.5%(5,541) | R+13.0 | R+31.2 |
| 1991 | 59.1%(6,607) | 40.9%(4,571) | D+18.2 | R+33.6 |
| 1987 | 55.0%(6,036) | 3.2%(355) | D+51.8 | D+15.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab