West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
LA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA (Louisiana) voted R+11.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,627 votes (55.12%) to 6,008 (43.42%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. West Baton Rouge Parish is classified as a lean Republican county. West Baton Rouge Parish has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004. The county has a population of approximately 27,974.
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Demographics
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Religious Composition
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Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.4%(6,008) | 55.1%(7,627) | R+11.7 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 44.0%(6,200) | 54.5%(7,684) | R+10.5 | D+1.6 |
| 2016 | 42.4%(5,383) | 54.5%(6,927) | R+12.1 | R+2.5 |
| 2012 | 44.6%(5,692) | 54.2%(6,922) | R+9.6 | D+3.9 |
| 2008 | 42.5%(5,043) | 56.1%(6,654) | R+13.6 | R+5.4 |
| 2004 | 45.5%(4,932) | 53.7%(5,822) | R+8.2 | R+9.5 |
| 2000 | 49.7%(5,058) | 48.4%(4,924) | D+1.3 | R+23.6 |
| 1996 | 58.1%(5,697) | 33.2%(3,254) | D+24.9 | D+8.8 |
| 1992 | 51.4%(5,131) | 35.3%(3,522) | D+16.1 | D+8.0 |
| 1988 | 53.2%(4,686) | 45.1%(3,972) | D+8.1 | D+3.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.4%(3,977) | 59.2%(5,984) | R+19.9 | D+16.4 |
| 2020 | 20.6%(2,827) | 56.9%(7,804) | R+36.3 | R+21.7 |
| 2016 | 42.7%(3,054) | 57.3%(4,102) | R+14.6 | R+12.7 |
| 2014 | 49.0%(4,148) | 51.0%(4,314) | R+2.0 | D+5.5 |
| 2010 | 43.8%(3,409) | 51.2%(3,988) | R+7.4 | R+24.2 |
| 2008 | 57.5%(6,712) | 40.8%(4,760) | D+16.7 | D+31.4 |
| 2004 | 30.9%(3,257) | 45.6%(4,806) | R+14.7 | R+30.8 |
| 2002 | 58.1%(4,187) | 41.9%(3,025) | D+16.1 | R+37.9 |
| 1998 | 75.3%(4,889) | 21.3%(1,382) | D+54.0 | D+47.7 |
| 1996 | 53.2%(4,904) | 46.8%(4,319) | D+6.3 | R+76.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33.6%(3,309) | 59.9%(5,901) | R+26.3 | R+41.1 |
| 2019 | 57.4%(6,501) | 42.6%(4,823) | D+14.8 | R+17.4 |
| 2015 | 66.1%(5,215) | 33.9%(2,671) | D+32.3 | D+66.1 |
| 2011 | 23.9%(1,978) | 57.7%(4,783) | R+33.9 | R+0.7 |
| 2007 | 18.8%(1,631) | 51.9%(4,505) | R+33.1 | R+42.0 |
| 2003 | 54.4%(4,923) | 45.6%(4,120) | D+8.9 | D+32.6 |
| 1999 | 32.5%(2,690) | 56.3%(4,657) | R+23.8 | R+6.5 |
| 1995 | 41.4%(3,879) | 58.6%(5,499) | R+17.3 | R+36.3 |
| 1991 | 59.5%(6,016) | 40.5%(4,092) | D+19.0 | R+0.7 |
| 1987 | 30.8%(2,630) | 11.1%(949) | D+19.7 | R+39.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab