Louisiana politics
Safe R — 8 Electoral Votes

Louisiana

Louisiana (LA) — 8 Electoral Votes · Capital: Baton Rouge · Governor: Jeff Landry (R)

2024 Presidential Election — Louisiana

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +28.9. Margin: 28.9 pts.

Key Facts — Louisiana

StateLouisiana (LA)
CapitalBaton Rouge
Population4.6M
Electoral Votes8
GovernorJeff Landry (R)
Senator 1Bill Cassidy (R)
Senator 2John Kennedy (R)
Party LeanSafe R
2024 Trump62.4%
2024 Harris33.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Louisiana vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Louisiana voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 62.4% versus Harris's 33.5%. The state has 8 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Louisiana?

Louisiana's two US senators are Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Louisiana's political lean?

Louisiana is rated "Safe R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Baton Rouge, and Louisiana carries 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College.

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