Leake County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Leake County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+23.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,143 votes (61.37%) to 3,182 (37.97%) for Harris.
This represents a R+8.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Leake County is classified as a solid Republican county. Leake County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The county has a population of approximately 21,319.
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 | 38.0%(3,182) | 61.4%(5,143) | R+23.4 | R+8.9 |
| 2020 | 42.4%(3,897) | 56.8%(5,228) | R+14.5 | R+0.3 |
| 2016 | 42.4%(3,584) | 56.6%(4,782) | R+14.2 | R+5.5 |
| 2012 | 45.4%(4,079) | 54.1%(4,863) | R+8.7 | D+1.9 |
| 2008 | 44.4%(4,151) | 55.0%(5,148) | R+10.7 | D+10.7 |
| 2004 | 39.1%(3,212) | 60.4%(4,962) | R+21.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2000 | 40.2%(2,793) | 59.2%(4,114) | R+19.0 | R+17.2 |
| 1996 | 45.8%(2,902) | 47.6%(3,017) | R+1.8 | D+6.0 |
| 1992 | 42.8%(3,333) | 50.6%(3,943) | R+7.8 | D+12.0 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(2,787) | 59.9%(4,168) | R+19.8 | D+4.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Leake County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.3%(3,116) | 62.7%(5,229) | R+25.3 | R+15.9 |
| 2020 | 44.8%(4,123) | 54.2%(4,991) | R+9.4 | D+15.2 |
| 2018 | 84.0%(5,569) | 108.5%(7,200) | R+24.6 | R+8.7 |
| 2014 | 41.0%(1,923) | 56.9%(2,667) | R+15.9 | R+0.4 |
| 2012 | 41.2%(3,531) | 56.7%(4,861) | R+15.5 | D+8.5 |
| 2008 | 88.0%(7,978) | 112.0%(10,161) | R+24.1 | R+4.4 |
| 2006 | 39.6%(1,840) | 59.3%(2,752) | R+19.6 | D+65.2 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 84.8%(4,326) | R+84.8 | R+48.9 |
| 2000 | 30.9%(2,246) | 66.8%(4,858) | R+35.9 | R+2.1 |
| 1996 | 32.4%(2,190) | 66.2%(4,473) | R+33.8 | R+10.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.9%(2,905) | 55.1%(3,563) | R+10.2 | R+4.1 |
| 2019 | 46.5%(3,218) | 52.5%(3,638) | R+6.1 | D+23.7 |
| 2015 | 34.7%(2,090) | 64.5%(3,885) | R+29.8 | R+7.6 |
| 2011 | 38.9%(2,537) | 61.1%(3,983) | R+22.2 | R+11.7 |
| 2007 | 44.8%(2,608) | 55.2%(3,216) | R+10.4 | R+3.8 |
| 2003 | 46.1%(3,061) | 52.8%(3,500) | R+6.6 | R+0.6 |
| 1999 | 46.4%(2,589) | 52.4%(2,922) | R+6.0 | D+6.8 |
| 1995 | 43.6%(3,111) | 56.4%(4,025) | R+12.8 | R+3.6 |
| 1991 | 45.0%(3,119) | 54.2%(3,760) | R+9.2 | R+11.6 |
| 1987 | 51.2%(2,910) | 48.8%(2,777) | D+2.3 | R+28.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab