Rapides Parish, LA
LA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Rapides Parish, LA (Louisiana) voted R+36.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 36,171 votes (67.74%) to 16,537 (30.97%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Rapides Parish is classified as a deep Republican county. Rapides Parish has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 127,527.
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 | 31.0%(16,537) | 67.7%(36,171) | R+36.8 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 33.1%(19,475) | 65.1%(38,347) | R+32.1 | D+0.5 |
| 2016 | 32.2%(18,322) | 64.8%(36,816) | R+32.5 | R+3.0 |
| 2012 | 34.5%(20,045) | 64.1%(37,193) | R+29.6 | R+0.9 |
| 2008 | 35.0%(20,127) | 63.6%(36,611) | R+28.7 | D+0.2 |
| 2004 | 35.0%(18,904) | 63.8%(34,492) | R+28.8 | R+8.6 |
| 2000 | 38.5%(18,898) | 58.8%(28,831) | R+20.3 | R+23.2 |
| 1996 | 46.1%(23,004) | 43.2%(21,548) | D+2.9 | D+6.6 |
| 1992 | 40.2%(20,873) | 43.9%(22,783) | R+3.7 | D+21.0 |
| 1988 | 36.7%(17,928) | 61.3%(29,977) | R+24.6 | D+8.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Rapides Parish, LA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.3%(10,654) | 71.0%(27,732) | R+43.7 | D+11.1 |
| 2020 | 11.6%(6,544) | 66.4%(37,597) | R+54.8 | R+24.8 |
| 2016 | 35.0%(7,510) | 65.0%(13,966) | R+30.1 | D+0.8 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(13,266) | 65.4%(25,123) | R+30.9 | R+1.7 |
| 2010 | 31.5%(11,313) | 60.7%(21,803) | R+29.2 | R+22.2 |
| 2008 | 45.4%(25,511) | 52.3%(29,414) | R+6.9 | D+18.6 |
| 2004 | 28.6%(14,456) | 54.1%(27,367) | R+25.5 | R+17.6 |
| 2002 | 46.0%(15,346) | 54.0%(17,983) | R+7.9 | R+26.5 |
| 1998 | 56.7%(14,195) | 38.0%(9,526) | D+18.6 | D+25.3 |
| 1996 | 46.7%(22,527) | 53.3%(25,760) | R+6.7 | R+78.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.6%(6,990) | 70.1%(21,693) | R+47.5 | R+34.2 |
| 2019 | 43.4%(18,835) | 56.6%(24,611) | R+13.3 | R+18.1 |
| 2015 | 52.4%(14,866) | 47.6%(13,496) | D+4.8 | D+41.5 |
| 2011 | 24.3%(9,126) | 61.0%(22,871) | R+36.7 | R+2.5 |
| 2007 | 19.8%(7,805) | 54.0%(21,253) | R+34.2 | R+46.8 |
| 2003 | 56.3%(20,875) | 43.7%(16,192) | D+12.6 | D+51.0 |
| 1999 | 26.4%(8,997) | 64.8%(22,066) | R+38.4 | R+1.5 |
| 1995 | 31.6%(13,393) | 68.4%(29,035) | R+36.9 | R+48.8 |
| 1991 | 55.9%(27,638) | 44.1%(21,762) | D+11.9 | R+4.1 |
| 1987 | 37.5%(16,958) | 21.6%(9,745) | D+16.0 | R+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab