Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Connecticut would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Constitution State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Connecticut with populations greater than 5,000 voted in past elections. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted Republican were named the most conservative cities in the state.
51.7% Republican vote · #3 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Litchfield County, Connecticut
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51.7% Republican vote · #3 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Litchfield County, Connecticut
New Milford is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in Northwestern Connecticut, United States.14 miles north of Danbury, on the Housatonic River. It is the largest town in the state in terms of land area at nearly 62 square miles. The population was 28,671 according to the Census Bureau’s 2006 estimates. The town center is also listed as a census-designated place. The northern portion of the town is situated in the region considered Northwestern CT and the far eastern portions are part of the Litchfield Hills region.
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51.7% Republican vote · #3 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Litchfield County, Connecticut
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51.7% Republican vote · #3 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Litchfield County, Connecticut
Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester, Connecticut. The population was 7,321 at the 2000 census.
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51.7% Republican vote · #3 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Litchfield County, Connecticut
Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County, Connecticut and the Litchfield Hills region. It is also the core city of the largest micropolitan area in the United States. The city population was 36,383 according to the 2010 census.
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51.1% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Windham County, Connecticut
Putnam is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,584 at the 2010 census. It is home to WINY, an AM radio station.
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51.1% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Windham County, Connecticut
Willimantic is a census-designated place, former city and borough, and special-services district. It is located in the town of Windham in Windham County, Connecticut. The population was 17,737 at the 2010 census. It is home to Eastern Connecticut State University and the Windham Textile and History Museum. Willimantic was incorporated as a city in 1893; the city was superseded in 1983 by the Willimantic Special Services District/Willimantic CDP. It is also the birthplace of former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut.
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43.2% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Tolland County, Connecticut
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43.2% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Tolland County, Connecticut
Rockville is a census-designated place and a village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 7,474 at the 2010 census. Incorporated as a city in 1889, it has been consolidated with the town of Vernon since 1965.
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41.0% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Connecticut
Located in
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles south of Hartford. In 1650, it was incorporated as a town under its original Indian name, Mattabeseck. It received its present name in 1653. Middletown was included within Hartford County upon its creation on May 10, 1666. In 1784, the central settlement was incorporated as a city distinct from the town. Both were included within newly formed Middlesex County in May 1785. In 1923, the City of Middletown was consolidated with the Town, making the city limits of the city quite extensive.
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in Connecticut
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How we determined the most conservative cities in Connecticut for 2026
To find the most conservative places in Connecticut, we used Saturday Night Science – the argument you’d make at a bar – to find the cities with the most conservatives.
We started by making a list of every city in Connecticut over 5,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 56 cities and towns.
We then measured the voting record and MIT election data to determine which places rock the most rightward in their allegiances by:
- Percentage Of Votes For The Republican President In 2020
Because no voting data exists at the city level, we used county-level election results from the 2020 election. We assigned every city in a county the percentage of votes that went to the Republicans, effectively extending the county’s results to the city level. In cases where larger cities encompassed an entire county, the election outcomes accurately reflected the city’s political landscape.
Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 56 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Oakville, is “The Most Conservative City in Connecticut For 2026”. The most liberal place in Connecticut was Southwood Acres.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in Connecticut.
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Most Conservative Places In Connecticut
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oakville | 3.00 | 9,276 | 51.7% |
| 3 | New Milford | 3.00 | 8,188 | 51.7% |
| 3 | Terryville | 3.00 | 5,461 | 51.7% |
| 3 | Winsted | 3.00 | 6,977 | 51.7% |
| 3 | Torrington | 3.00 | 35,547 | 51.7% |
| 6 | Putnam | 6.50 | 7,120 | 51.1% |
| 6 | Willimantic | 6.50 | 18,096 | 51.1% |
| 8 | Storrs | 8.50 | 15,207 | 43.2% |
| 8 | Rockville | 8.50 | 7,072 | 43.2% |
| 10 | Middletown | 10.50 | 47,958 | 41.0% |
| 10 | Portland | 10.50 | 5,944 | 41.0% |
| 13 | Pawcatuck | 13.50 | 5,577 | 40.9% |
| 13 | Groton | 13.50 | 9,490 | 40.9% |
| 13 | New London | 13.50 | 27,625 | 40.9% |
| 13 | Norwich | 13.50 | 39,973 | 40.9% |
| 22 | Milford | 22.50 | 51,023 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Orange | 22.50 | 14,315 | 40.6% |
| 22 | New Haven | 22.50 | 134,349 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Naugatuck | 22.50 | 31,800 | 40.6% |
| 22 | North Haven | 22.50 | 24,336 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Meriden | 22.50 | 60,545 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Cheshire Village | 22.50 | 6,172 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Waterbury | 22.50 | 114,869 | 40.6% |
| 22 | West Haven | 22.50 | 55,351 | 40.6% |
| 22 | East Haven | 22.50 | 27,806 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Ansonia | 22.50 | 19,033 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Branford Center | 22.50 | 6,305 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Derby | 22.50 | 12,487 | 40.6% |
| 22 | Wallingford Center | 22.50 | 18,208 | 40.6% |
| 35 | Shelton | 35.00 | 41,889 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Ridgefield | 35.00 | 6,970 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Old Greenwich | 35.00 | 6,936 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Bridgeport | 35.00 | 149,153 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Stamford | 35.00 | 137,144 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Greenwich | 35.00 | 14,792 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Riverside | 35.00 | 8,954 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Cos Cob | 35.00 | 7,546 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Danbury | 35.00 | 87,263 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Norwalk | 35.00 | 92,187 | 35.7% |
| 35 | Bethel | 35.00 | 11,404 | 35.7% |
| 48 | Bristol | 48.50 | 61,462 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Newington | 48.50 | 30,896 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Glastonbury Center | 48.50 | 7,266 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Sherwood Manor | 48.50 | 5,706 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Thompsonville | 48.50 | 7,927 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Kensington | 48.50 | 9,962 | 35.4% |
| 48 | New Britain | 48.50 | 74,223 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Wethersfield | 48.50 | 27,250 | 35.4% |
| 48 | West Hartford | 48.50 | 63,620 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Windsor Locks | 48.50 | 12,579 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Hazardville | 48.50 | 6,022 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Simsbury Center | 48.50 | 6,198 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Manchester | 48.50 | 36,759 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Hartford | 48.50 | 121,127 | 35.4% |
| 48 | East Hartford | 48.50 | 50,918 | 35.4% |
| 48 | Southwood Acres | 48.50 | 8,115 | 35.4% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 56 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Connecticut
Well, there you have it, the places in Connecticut that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Oakville ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Connecticut are Oakville, New Milford, Terryville, Winsted, Torrington, Putnam, Willimantic, Storrs, Rockville, and Middletown.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Connecticut. Not sold on Connecticut? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
