Ouachita Parish, LA
LA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Ouachita Parish, LA (Louisiana) voted R+27.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 40,808 votes (63.33%) to 22,845 (35.45%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Ouachita Parish is classified as a solid Republican county. Ouachita Parish has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 158,480.
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 | 35.5%(22,845) | 63.3%(40,808) | R+27.9 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 37.5%(25,913) | 61.1%(42,255) | R+23.6 | D+1.8 |
| 2016 | 35.9%(24,428) | 61.4%(41,734) | R+25.4 | R+4.6 |
| 2012 | 38.9%(26,645) | 59.8%(40,948) | R+20.9 | D+4.3 |
| 2008 | 36.9%(24,813) | 62.1%(41,741) | R+25.2 | D+5.4 |
| 2004 | 34.2%(22,016) | 64.8%(41,750) | R+30.6 | R+7.2 |
| 2000 | 36.9%(21,457) | 60.3%(35,107) | R+23.4 | R+16.4 |
| 1996 | 42.6%(24,525) | 49.6%(28,559) | R+7.0 | D+5.0 |
| 1992 | 36.9%(20,835) | 48.9%(27,600) | R+12.0 | D+24.7 |
| 1988 | 30.7%(15,429) | 67.3%(33,858) | R+36.6 | D+3.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Ouachita Parish, LA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.2%(12,998) | 68.3%(29,384) | R+38.1 | D+8.6 |
| 2020 | 15.5%(10,353) | 62.2%(41,472) | R+46.6 | R+20.6 |
| 2016 | 37.0%(9,383) | 63.0%(15,995) | R+26.1 | R+2.0 |
| 2014 | 38.0%(16,420) | 62.0%(26,799) | R+24.0 | D+2.0 |
| 2010 | 34.4%(13,646) | 60.4%(23,955) | R+26.0 | R+15.5 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(28,323) | 54.5%(35,075) | R+10.5 | D+29.6 |
| 2004 | 20.4%(12,470) | 60.5%(36,889) | R+40.0 | R+23.0 |
| 2002 | 41.5%(17,330) | 58.5%(24,450) | R+17.0 | R+20.2 |
| 1998 | 49.9%(15,949) | 46.8%(14,955) | D+3.1 | D+17.4 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(24,312) | 57.2%(32,441) | R+14.3 | R+89.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25.8%(7,811) | 66.8%(20,258) | R+41.1 | R+32.1 |
| 2019 | 45.5%(22,994) | 54.5%(27,531) | R+9.0 | R+7.3 |
| 2015 | 49.2%(17,577) | 50.8%(18,181) | R+1.7 | D+50.4 |
| 2011 | 17.6%(5,949) | 69.7%(23,551) | R+52.1 | R+11.6 |
| 2007 | 16.1%(6,983) | 56.7%(24,554) | R+40.6 | R+35.2 |
| 2003 | 47.3%(20,194) | 52.7%(22,491) | R+5.4 | D+44.6 |
| 1999 | 21.7%(8,677) | 71.6%(28,681) | R+49.9 | R+14.1 |
| 1995 | 32.1%(15,780) | 67.9%(33,380) | R+35.8 | R+34.7 |
| 1991 | 49.4%(26,137) | 50.6%(26,722) | R+1.1 | R+13.2 |
| 1987 | 37.2%(17,383) | 25.2%(11,753) | D+12.1 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab