2000 United States presidential election in Louisiana

Bill Clinton Democratic George W. Bush Republican The 2000 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place on November 7, 2000, and was part of the 2000 United States presidential election.

Louisiana was won by George W. Bush (the Governor of neighbouring Texas) over incumbent Democratic vice president Al Gore.

a dramatic swing from the statewide results in 1996 when Democratic President Bill Clinton carried the state with 52% of the vote and with a double-digit margin of victory.

Bush won 6 of 7 congressional districts, including one held by a Democrat.

Although electors are pledged to their candidate and running mate, they are not obligated to vote for them.