Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Georgia would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Peach State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Georgia 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.
87.3% Republican vote · #1 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Ware County, Georgia
Waycross is the county seat of, and only incorporated city in, Ware County. in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 14,725 at the 2010 Census.
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86.5% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Georgia
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86.5% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Haralson County, Georgia
Bremen is a city in Haralson and Carroll counties, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,227, up from 4,579 at the 2000 census. Most of the city is in Haralson County, with a small portion in Carroll County.
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80.7% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Gordon County, Georgia
Calhoun is a city in Gordon County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 15,650, up from 10,667 in 2000. Calhoun is the county seat of Gordon County.
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78.9% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Walker County, Georgia
Fort Oglethorpe is a city predominantly in Catoosa County with some portions in Walker County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,263. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to Lakeview – Fort Oglethorpe High School.
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78.9% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Walker County, Georgia
LaFayette is a city in, and the county seat of, Walker County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,702, which rose to 7,121 in 2010. It was founded as Chattooga.
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78.8% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Stephens County, Georgia
Toccoa is a city in, and the county seat of, Stephens County, Georgia, United States, located about 50 miles from Athens and about 90 miles northeast of Atlanta. The population was 8,491 as of the 2010 census.
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78.3% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Lumpkin County, Georgia
The city of Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 5,242.
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78.3% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Jackson County, Georgia
Commerce is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States, ninety miles northeast of Atlanta. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,544.
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78.3% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Georgia
Located in
Jackson County, Georgia
Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,432 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County.
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in Georgia
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How we determined the most conservative cities in Georgia for 2026
To find the most conservative places in Georgia, 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 Georgia over 5,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 134 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 134 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Waycross, is “The Most Conservative City in Georgia For 2026”. The most liberal place in Georgia was Riverdale.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in Georgia.
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Most Conservative Places In Georgia
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waycross | 1.00 | 13,756 | 87.3% |
| 2 | Temple | 2.50 | 5,901 | 86.5% |
| 2 | Bremen | 2.50 | 7,488 | 86.5% |
| 4 | Calhoun | 4.00 | 18,183 | 80.7% |
| 5 | Fort Oglethorpe | 5.50 | 10,416 | 78.9% |
| 5 | LaFayette | 5.50 | 6,967 | 78.9% |
| 7 | Toccoa | 7.00 | 9,238 | 78.8% |
| 8 | Dahlonega | 8.00 | 7,299 | 78.3% |
| 10 | Commerce | 10.00 | 8,013 | 78.3% |
| 10 | Jefferson | 10.00 | 14,990 | 78.3% |
| 10 | Braselton | 10.00 | 15,178 | 78.3% |
| 12 | Jesup | 12.00 | 9,942 | 78.2% |
| 13 | Cedartown | 13.50 | 10,227 | 78.1% |
| 13 | Rockmart | 13.50 | 5,204 | 78.1% |
| 15 | Fitzgerald | 16.00 | 8,918 | 75.2% |
| 16 | Cartersville | 17.00 | 24,074 | 74.7% |
| 17 | Vidalia | 18.00 | 10,752 | 74.6% |
| 19 | Social Circle | 20.00 | 5,217 | 74.1% |
| 19 | Loganville | 20.00 | 15,527 | 74.1% |
| 19 | Monroe | 20.00 | 15,648 | 74.1% |
| 21 | Glennville | 22.00 | 5,179 | 74.0% |
| 22 | Sylvester | 23.00 | 5,489 | 73.6% |
| 23 | Moultrie | 24.00 | 14,588 | 73.2% |
| 24 | Eastman | 25.00 | 5,584 | 72.4% |
| 25 | Jackson | 27.00 | 5,741 | 71.4% |
| 27 | Gainesville | 30.00 | 45,032 | 70.9% |
| 27 | Buford | 30.00 | 17,997 | 70.9% |
| 27 | Flowery Branch | 30.00 | 10,925 | 70.9% |
| 27 | Oakwood | 30.00 | 5,862 | 70.9% |
| 30 | Winder | 34.00 | 19,437 | 70.7% |
| 30 | Auburn | 34.00 | 8,711 | 70.7% |
| 32 | Barnesville | 36.00 | 6,121 | 70.0% |
| 33 | Eatonton | 37.00 | 6,515 | 69.9% |
| 34 | Rome | 38.00 | 38,189 | 69.9% |
| 35 | Dalton | 39.00 | 34,538 | 69.8% |
| 36 | Adel | 40.00 | 5,641 | 69.7% |
| 37 | Douglas | 41.00 | 11,749 | 69.5% |
| 38 | Swainsboro | 43.00 | 7,571 | 69.0% |
| 39 | Carrollton | 45.50 | 27,392 | 68.8% |
| 39 | Villa Rica | 45.50 | 18,551 | 68.8% |
| 42 | Woodstock | 49.00 | 37,381 | 68.8% |
| 42 | Holly Springs | 49.00 | 18,627 | 68.8% |
| 42 | Canton | 49.00 | 35,741 | 68.8% |
| 44 | Newnan | 51.50 | 44,235 | 67.1% |
| 44 | Senoia | 51.50 | 5,589 | 67.1% |
| 46 | Richmond Hill | 53.00 | 18,181 | 66.7% |
| 47 | Thomaston | 54.00 | 9,831 | 66.7% |
| 48 | Tifton | 55.00 | 17,210 | 66.2% |
| 49 | Cumming | 56.00 | 8,469 | 65.8% |
| 50 | Cairo | 57.00 | 10,055 | 65.7% |
| 51 | Kingsland | 58.50 | 19,627 | 64.4% |
| 51 | St. Marys | 58.50 | 19,166 | 64.4% |
| 53 | Dallas | 60.50 | 14,714 | 63.9% |
| 53 | Hiram | 60.50 | 5,231 | 63.9% |
| 55 | Dublin | 62.00 | 16,136 | 63.8% |
| 56 | Grovetown | 64.00 | 17,014 | 62.1% |
| 57 | Cordele | 65.00 | 9,994 | 62.0% |
| 58 | Statesboro | 66.00 | 34,149 | 61.1% |
| 59 | Brunswick | 67.00 | 15,307 | 61.0% |
| 60 | LaGrange | 68.00 | 32,078 | 60.4% |
| 61 | Griffin | 69.00 | 23,761 | 60.0% |
| 62 | Thomasville | 70.00 | 18,666 | 59.3% |
| 63 | Thomson | 71.00 | 6,821 | 59.0% |
| 64 | Bainbridge | 72.00 | 14,404 | 58.1% |
| 65 | Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government | 73.00 | 8,887 | 55.6% |
| 67 | Centerville | 75.50 | 8,505 | 55.5% |
| 67 | Perry | 75.50 | 23,001 | 55.5% |
| 67 | Byron | 75.50 | 5,971 | 55.5% |
| 67 | Warner Robins | 75.50 | 82,990 | 55.5% |
| 70 | Valdosta | 78.00 | 55,252 | 55.4% |
| 71 | Camilla | 79.00 | 5,124 | 55.1% |
| 73 | Tyrone | 81.00 | 7,896 | 52.7% |
| 73 | Peachtree City | 81.00 | 39,576 | 52.7% |
| 73 | Fayetteville | 81.00 | 19,719 | 52.7% |
| 75 | Blakely | 83.00 | 5,238 | 52.5% |
| 76 | Fort Valley | 85.50 | 8,858 | 51.8% |
| 77 | Waynesboro | 88.00 | 5,644 | 50.5% |
| 78 | Sandersville | 89.00 | 5,601 | 49.3% |
| 79 | Milledgeville | 90.00 | 16,748 | 48.8% |
| 80 | Americus | 91.00 | 15,813 | 47.2% |
| 81 | Covington | 92.50 | 14,584 | 44.0% |
| 85 | Kennesaw | 97.00 | 34,605 | 42.0% |
| 85 | Roswell | 97.00 | 92,621 | 42.0% |
| 85 | Austell | 97.00 | 8,447 | 42.0% |
| 85 | Marietta | 97.00 | 62,263 | 42.0% |
| 85 | Acworth | 97.00 | 22,473 | 42.0% |
| 85 | Powder Springs | 97.00 | 18,009 | 42.0% |
| 85 | Smyrna | 97.00 | 56,633 | 42.0% |
| 93 | Lawrenceville | 107.00 | 30,954 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Sugar Hill | 107.00 | 26,128 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Suwanee | 107.00 | 22,349 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Norcross | 107.00 | 18,007 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Snellville | 107.00 | 21,620 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Lilburn | 107.00 | 15,390 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Duluth | 107.00 | 32,426 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Peachtree Corners | 107.00 | 42,373 | 40.2% |
| 93 | Dacula | 107.00 | 7,444 | 40.2% |
| 99 | Pooler | 115.50 | 28,466 | 39.9% |
| 99 | Port Wentworth | 115.50 | 12,892 | 39.9% |
| 99 | Garden City | 115.50 | 10,426 | 39.9% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 134 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Georgia
Well, there you have it, the places in Georgia that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Waycross ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Georgia are Waycross, Temple, Bremen, Calhoun, Fort Oglethorpe, LaFayette, Toccoa, Dahlonega, Commerce, and Jefferson.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Georgia. Not sold on Georgia? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
