Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Delaware would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the First State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Delaware with populations greater than 2,000 voted in past elections. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted Republican were named the most conservative cities in the state.
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
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55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
Data | Crime | Cost of living | Movers
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
Data | Crime | Cost of living | Movers
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
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Sussex County, Delaware
Seaford is a city located along the Nanticoke River in Sussex County, Delaware. According to the 2010 Census Bureau figures, the population of the city is 6,928, an increase of 3.4% from the 2000 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
Data | Crime | Cost of living | Movers
55.1% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Delaware
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in Delaware
Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most conservative cities in Delaware for 2026
To find the most conservative places in Delaware, 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 Delaware over 2,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 43 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 43 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Long Neck, is “The Most Conservative City in Delaware For 2026”. The most liberal place in Delaware was Edgemoor.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in Delaware.
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Most Conservative Places In Delaware
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Long Neck | 7.00 | 2,161 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Millsboro | 7.00 | 7,424 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Selbyville | 7.00 | 3,097 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Georg | 7.00 | 7,660 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Millville | 7.00 | 2,430 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Milton | 7.00 | 3,567 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Delmar | 7.00 | 2,412 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Seaford | 7.00 | 8,485 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Lewes | 7.00 | 3,505 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Ocean View | 7.00 | 2,851 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Bridgeville | 7.00 | 2,745 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Milford | 7.00 | 12,803 | 55.1% |
| 7 | Laurel | 7.00 | 4,152 | 55.1% |
| 20 | Smyrna | 20.50 | 13,165 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Clayton | 20.50 | 4,222 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 20.50 | 2,000 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Dover Base Housing | 20.50 | 2,962 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Dover | 20.50 | 39,837 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Kent Acres | 20.50 | 2,388 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Highland Acres | 20.50 | 3,752 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Riverview | 20.50 | 2,596 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | 20.50 | 4,163 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Harrington | 20.50 | 3,838 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Camden | 20.50 | 4,106 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Woodside East | 20.50 | 2,274 | 47.1% |
| 20 | Cheswold | 20.50 | 2,143 | 47.1% |
| 35 | Elsmere | 37.00 | 6,203 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Pike Creek Valley | 37.00 | 12,431 | 30.7% |
| 35 | New Castle | 37.00 | 5,579 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Middl | 37.00 | 24,661 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Hockessin | 37.00 | 13,439 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Glasgow | 37.00 | 15,546 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Greenville | 37.00 | 3,713 | 30.7% |
| 35 | North Star | 37.00 | 7,834 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Townsend | 37.00 | 2,832 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Bear | 37.00 | 22,370 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Pike Creek | 37.00 | 7,129 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Wilmington Manor | 37.00 | 8,214 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Brookside | 37.00 | 15,115 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Claymont | 37.00 | 8,786 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Newark | 37.00 | 30,330 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Wilmington | 37.00 | 71,727 | 30.7% |
| 35 | Edgemoor | 37.00 | 6,349 | 30.7% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 43 cities with more than 2,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Delaware
Well, there you have it, the places in Delaware that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Long Neck ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Delaware are Long Neck, Millsboro, Selbyville, Georg, Millville, Milton, Delmar, Seaford, Lewes, and Ocean View.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Delaware. Not sold on Delaware? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Conservative Places In Delaware FAQs
What is the most conservative city in Delaware?
Long Neck is the most conservative place in Delaware for 2026, by Republican share of the 2020 presidential vote. Millsboro and Selbyville are next.
What are the most conservative places in Delaware?
The most conservative places in Delaware are Long Neck, Millsboro, Selbyville, Georg, Millville, Milton, Delmar, Seaford, Lewes, and Ocean View. We ranked all 43 cities with more than 2,000 residents.
How do you measure how conservative a city is?
Cities are ranked on the county-level Republican vote share from the 2020 presidential election. One number, straight from certified election results.
What is the most liberal place in Delaware?
Edgemoor posts the lowest Republican vote share of the 43 Delaware cities we ranked, making it the most liberal place on this list. Our separate most liberal places in Delaware ranking runs the same math from the other direction.
Does city size matter in this ranking?
Only places with more than 2,000 residents qualify — 43 Delaware cities this year. Beyond that cutoff, a small town and a big city count the same.
