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Key Takeaways — Louisiana

Trump won Louisiana by +28.9 in 2024 (62.4% vs 33.5%) — Safe R since 2004; the state was once genuinely competitive, with Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards serving until 2024
Bill Cassidy faces re-election in 2026 — he was one of 7 Republican senators who voted to convict Trump at the second impeachment trial and was immediately censured by the Louisiana GOP; his seat remains Safe R but he faces primary pressure from the right
Jeff Landry (R) became Governor in 2024 — replacing the last Democratic governor in the Deep South (Edwards), completing Louisiana's full shift to Republican control at every level of state government
Hurricane Katrina (2005) remains a defining moment — the federal government's response failures reshaped Louisiana politics and the city of New Orleans permanently, accelerating population loss and Black voter displacement from NOLA's Lower Ninth Ward

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

State	Louisiana (LA)
Capital	Baton Rouge
Population	4.6M
Electoral Votes	8
Governor	Jeff Landry (R)
Senator 1	Bill Cassidy (R)
Senator 2	John Kennedy (R)
Party Lean	Safe R
2024 Trump	62.4%
2024 Harris	33.5%

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.