Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Massachusetts would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Bay State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Massachusetts with populations greater than 12,000 voted in past elections. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted Republican were named the most conservative cities in the state.
42.6% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Massachusetts
Located in
Bristol County, Massachusetts
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 40 miles south of Boston, 18 miles east of Providence, 10 miles north of Fall River, 20 miles north of New Bedford, and 25 miles west of Plymouth. It is the seat of Bristol County. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles to the south. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 55,874. Thomas Hoye Jr. is the current mayor of Taunton, and has held the position since 2012.
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42.6% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Massachusetts
Located in
Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Fall River’s population was 88,857 at the 2010 census, making it the tenth-largest city in the state.
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42.6% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Massachusetts
Located in
Bristol County, Massachusetts
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed “The Whaling City” because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important, if not the most important, whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts.
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42.6% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Massachusetts
Located in
Bristol County, Massachusetts
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It was once known as “The Jewelry Capital of the World” for its many jewelry manufacturers. According to the 2010 census, Attleboro had a population of 43,593 in 2010.
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39.9% Republican vote · #5 most conservative in Massachusetts
Located in
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States; the population was 95,314 in the 2015 Census. Brockton, along with Plymouth, are the county seats of Plymouth County. Brockton is the seventh largest city in Massachusetts and is sometimes referred to as the “City of Champions”, due to the success of native boxers Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, as well as its successful Brockton High School sports programs. Two of the villages within the city are Montello and Campello, both have the distinction of having their own MBTA Commuter Rail Stations and post offices. Campello is the smallest neighborhood in the city, but also the most populous. Brockton hosts a baseball team, the Brockton Rox. Brockton is one of the windiest cities in the United States, with an average wind speed of 14.3mph.
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39.5% Republican vote · #9 most conservative in Massachusetts
Palmer is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 12,140 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Palmer adopted a home rule charter in 2004 with a council-manager form of government. Palmer is one of fourteen Massachusetts municipalities that have applied for, and been granted, city forms of government but wish to retain “The town of- in their official names.
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39.5% Republican vote · #9 most conservative in Massachusetts
Located in
Hampden County, Massachusetts
Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 39,880. As of 2016, the estimated population was 40,280. Sitting 8 miles north of Springfield, Holyoke is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of the two distinct metropolitan areas in Massachusetts.
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39.5% Republican vote · #9 most conservative in Massachusetts
West Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 28,391 at the 2010 census. The city is also known as “West Side”, in reference to the fact that it is on the western side of the Connecticut River from Springfield, a fact which played a major part in the town’s early history.
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39.5% Republican vote · #9 most conservative in Massachusetts
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39.5% Republican vote · #9 most conservative in Massachusetts
Located in
Hampden County, Massachusetts
Westfield is a city in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, United States. Westfield was first settled in 1660. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 41,094 at the 2010 census.
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in Massachusetts
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How we determined the most conservative cities in Massachusetts for 2026
To find the most conservative places in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts over 12,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 48 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 48 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Taunton, is “The Most Conservative City in Massachusetts For 2026”. The most liberal place in Massachusetts was Revere.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in Massachusetts.
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Most Conservative Places In Massachusetts
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Taunton | 2.50 | 60,433 | 42.6% |
| 2 | Fall River | 2.50 | 94,082 | 42.6% |
| 2 | New Bedford | 2.50 | 100,998 | 42.6% |
| 2 | Attleboro | 2.50 | 46,762 | 42.6% |
| 5 | Brockton | 5.00 | 105,386 | 39.9% |
| 9 | Palmer Town | 9.00 | 12,381 | 39.5% |
| 9 | Holyoke | 9.00 | 37,813 | 39.5% |
| 9 | West Springfield Town | 9.00 | 28,772 | 39.5% |
| 9 | Agawam Town | 9.00 | 28,539 | 39.5% |
| 9 | Westfield | 9.00 | 40,378 | 39.5% |
| 9 | Chicopee | 9.00 | 55,295 | 39.5% |
| 9 | Springfield | 9.00 | 154,749 | 39.5% |
| 15 | Leominster | 15.00 | 43,909 | 39.5% |
| 15 | Gardner | 15.00 | 21,148 | 39.5% |
| 15 | Fitchburg | 15.00 | 41,798 | 39.5% |
| 15 | Worcester | 15.00 | 207,055 | 39.5% |
| 15 | Southbridge Town | 15.00 | 17,928 | 39.5% |
| 18 | Barnstable Town | 18.00 | 49,568 | 36.5% |
| 22 | Lawrence | 22.50 | 88,736 | 34.1% |
| 22 | Peabody | 22.50 | 54,695 | 34.1% |
| 22 | Newburyport | 22.50 | 18,652 | 34.1% |
| 22 | Salem | 22.50 | 44,795 | 34.1% |
| 22 | Gloucester | 22.50 | 30,075 | 34.1% |
| 22 | Haverhill | 22.50 | 67,698 | 34.1% |
| 22 | Lynn | 22.50 | 101,709 | 34.1% |
| 22 | Beverly | 22.50 | 42,665 | 34.1% |
| 28 | Quincy | 28.50 | 102,114 | 30.5% |
| 28 | Franklin Town | 28.50 | 33,154 | 30.5% |
| 28 | Braintree Town | 28.50 | 38,899 | 30.5% |
| 28 | Weymouth Town | 28.50 | 58,505 | 30.5% |
| 36 | Woburn | 36.00 | 41,939 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Medford | 36.00 | 59,354 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Newton | 36.00 | 89,044 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Melrose | 36.00 | 29,650 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Waltham | 36.00 | 64,902 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Malden | 36.00 | 65,906 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Somerville | 36.00 | 81,036 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Everett | 36.00 | 50,045 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Cambridge | 36.00 | 118,796 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Marlborough | 36.00 | 41,647 | 26.1% |
| 36 | Lowell | 36.00 | 118,368 | 26.1% |
| 42 | Northampton | 42.00 | 30,962 | 25.2% |
| 43 | North Adams | 43.50 | 12,606 | 25.2% |
| 43 | Pittsfield | 43.50 | 43,457 | 25.2% |
| 46 | Boston | 46.50 | 666,442 | 17.4% |
| 46 | Chelsea | 46.50 | 39,908 | 17.4% |
| 46 | Winthrop Town | 46.50 | 18,759 | 17.4% |
| 46 | Revere | 46.50 | 60,012 | 17.4% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 48 cities with more than 12,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Massachusetts
Well, there you have it, the places in Massachusetts that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Taunton ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Massachusetts are Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, Brockton, Palmer Town, Holyoke, West Springfield Town, Agawam Town, and Westfield.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Massachusetts. Not sold on Massachusetts? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
