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County record · fips 22117 · Louisiana

WashingtonLA

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+40.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+5.7
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
1972-75.1 ptsRepublicans
1976+74.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+72.9 ptsDemocrats
1964-72.2 ptsRepublicans
1928-61.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
45,120
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$45,380
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
76%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

St. Tammany, LA · Tangipahoa, LA · Marion, MS · Pearl River, MS · Pike, MS · Walthall, MS