DeSoto County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
DeSoto County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+24.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 48,064 votes (60.65%) to 29,023 (36.62%) for Harris.
This represents a R+0.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. DeSoto County is classified as a solid Republican county. DeSoto County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 191,301.
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 | 36.6%(29,023) | 60.6%(48,064) | R+24.0 | R+0.1 |
| 2020 | 37.1%(28,265) | 61.0%(46,462) | R+23.9 | D+10.1 |
| 2016 | 31.1%(20,591) | 65.1%(43,089) | R+34.0 | R+0.6 |
| 2012 | 32.8%(21,575) | 66.2%(43,559) | R+33.4 | D+4.8 |
| 2008 | 30.5%(19,627) | 68.8%(44,222) | R+38.2 | D+7.0 |
| 2004 | 27.1%(13,583) | 72.3%(36,306) | R+45.3 | R+1.5 |
| 2000 | 27.4%(9,586) | 71.2%(24,879) | R+43.8 | R+20.6 |
| 1996 | 30.4%(10,282) | 53.5%(18,135) | R+23.2 | D+3.2 |
| 1992 | 32.0%(8,833) | 58.4%(16,104) | R+26.4 | D+19.2 |
| 1988 | 26.9%(5,449) | 72.5%(14,681) | R+45.6 | D+2.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
DeSoto County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.1%(28,914) | 62.9%(49,073) | R+25.8 | R+10.0 |
| 2020 | 40.9%(31,115) | 56.8%(43,171) | R+15.9 | D+30.7 |
| 2018 | 67.6%(34,416) | 114.1%(58,076) | R+46.5 | R+9.4 |
| 2014 | 29.8%(7,535) | 66.8%(16,920) | R+37.1 | R+5.0 |
| 2012 | 33.0%(21,255) | 65.0%(41,912) | R+32.1 | D+44.3 |
| 2008 | 61.3%(38,383) | 137.6%(86,197) | R+76.3 | R+25.2 |
| 2006 | 23.5%(4,457) | 74.6%(14,165) | R+51.1 | D+37.4 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 88.5%(10,431) | R+88.5 | R+29.8 |
| 2000 | 19.3%(6,692) | 78.1%(27,103) | R+58.8 | R+1.2 |
| 1996 | 20.2%(5,794) | 77.8%(22,285) | R+57.6 | D+9.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41.5%(15,171) | 58.5%(21,378) | R+17.0 | D+6.2 |
| 2019 | 37.7%(13,976) | 60.9%(22,565) | R+23.2 | D+38.2 |
| 2015 | 18.5%(3,904) | 79.9%(16,837) | R+61.4 | R+8.4 |
| 2011 | 23.5%(8,687) | 76.5%(28,257) | R+53.0 | D+0.3 |
| 2007 | 23.4%(4,337) | 76.6%(14,206) | R+53.2 | R+18.1 |
| 2003 | 31.8%(8,876) | 66.9%(18,689) | R+35.1 | R+34.3 |
| 1999 | 48.9%(9,144) | 49.7%(9,301) | R+0.8 | D+46.6 |
| 1995 | 26.3%(5,016) | 73.7%(14,076) | R+47.5 | R+76.1 |
| 1991 | 63.5%(9,993) | 34.9%(5,486) | D+28.7 | D+9.6 |
| 1987 | 59.5%(4,713) | 40.5%(3,207) | D+19.0 | R+13.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab