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County record · fips 22111 · Louisiana

UnionLA

Republican ×14 since 1972all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+57.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/40
48% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+1.8
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
1872-102.9 ptsRepublicans
1876+91.2 ptsDemocrats
1892-81.5 ptsRepublicans
1896+76.1 ptsDemocrats
1968+68.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
20,821
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$42,885
2024 dollars
Non-white
31%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%

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

Neighbouring counties

Union, AR · Claiborne, LA · Lincoln, LA · Morehouse, LA · Ouachita, LA