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County record · fips 22065 · Louisiana

MadisonLA

Democratic ×13 since 1976all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
D+6.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
31–9
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
2004
D+0.9
this countyLouisiananational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1968+127.1 ptsDemocrats
1888+125.8 ptsDemocrats
1880+111.5 ptsDemocrats
1884-72.1 ptsRepublicans
1972-64.4 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
9,513
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$35,456
2024 dollars
Non-white
67%
Rural
29%
Age 65+
17%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

East Carroll, LA · Franklin, LA · Richland, LA · Tensas, LA · Warren, MS