Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Nevada would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Silver State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Nevada 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.
84.5% Republican vote · #1 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Lincoln County, Nevada
Mesquite is a U.S. city in Clark County, Nevada, adjacent to the Arizona state line and 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. As of 2015, the United States Census estimates that the city had a population of 17,496. The city is located in the Virgin River valley adjacent to the Virgin Mountains in the northeastern part of the Mojave Desert. It is home to a growing retirement community, as well as several casino resorts and golf courses.
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76.2% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Elko County, Nevada
Coordinates: 4050N 11546W 40.833; -115.767 Elko is the largest city and county seat of Elko County, Nevada, United States. The population was 18,297 at the 2010 census. The city straddles the Humboldt River.
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76.2% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Elko County, Nevada
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75.6% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Humboldt County, Nevada
Winnemucca ) is the only incorporated city in and is the county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 7,396, up 3.1 percent from the 2000 census figure of 7,174. Interstate 80 passes through the city, where it meets U.S. Route 95.
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72.7% Republican vote · #5 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Churchill County, Nevada
Fallon is a city in Churchill County, Nevada, United States. The population was 8,606 at time of the 2010 census. Fallon is the county seat of Churchill County and is located in the Lahontan Valley.
Fallon and Churchill County are mostly agricultural areas. Although the area is arid, approximately 50,000 acres of its pastureland are irrigated with water from the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District. The principal crop grown is alfalfa for livestock feed. The “Heart O’ Gold” cantaloupes of Churchill County were once distributed across the United States, but are now grown mostly for consumption in Nevada.
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69.2% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Lyon County, Nevada
Coordinates: 393555N 1191254W 39.59861; -119.21500 Fernley is a city in Lyon County, Nevada, United States, east of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area. The city incorporated in 2001; prior to that it was a census-designated place. The population of the city was 19,368 at the 2010 census. Fernley is home to the Reno-Fernley Raceway.
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69.2% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Lyon County, Nevada
Dayton is a census-designated place in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. The population was 8,964 at the 2010 census.
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69.2% Republican vote · #7 most conservative in Nevada
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69.1% Republican vote · #9 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Nye County, Nevada
Pahrump is an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada, United States. As of 2010 the population was 36,441, making it the largest settlement in the county.
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63.4% Republican vote · #12 most conservative in Nevada
Located in
Douglas County, Nevada
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in Nevada
Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most conservative cities in Nevada for 2026
To find the most conservative places in Nevada, 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 Nevada over 5,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 34 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 34 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Mesquite, is “The Most Conservative City in Nevada For 2026”. The most liberal place in Nevada was Winchester.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in Nevada.
The full plate
Most Conservative Places In Nevada
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesquite | 1.00 | 22,059 | 84.5% |
| 2 | Elko | 2.50 | 20,696 | 76.2% |
| 2 | Spring Creek | 2.50 | 14,739 | 76.2% |
| 4 | Winnemucca | 4.00 | 8,361 | 75.6% |
| 5 | Fallon | 5.00 | 9,463 | 72.7% |
| 7 | Fernley | 7.00 | 24,225 | 69.2% |
| 7 | Dayton | 7.00 | 15,781 | 69.2% |
| 7 | Silver Springs | 7.00 | 5,060 | 69.2% |
| 9 | Pahrump | 9.00 | 47,347 | 69.1% |
| 11 | Gardnerville | 11.50 | 5,486 | 63.4% |
| 11 | Indian Hills | 11.50 | 5,527 | 63.4% |
| 11 | Gardnerville Ranchos | 11.50 | 12,114 | 63.4% |
| 11 | Johnson Lane | 11.50 | 6,467 | 63.4% |
| 14 | Akron | 14.00 | 58,384 | 54.2% |
| 17 | Sparks | 17.50 | 110,024 | 46.3% |
| 17 | Spanish Springs | 17.50 | 17,980 | 46.3% |
| 17 | Reno | 17.50 | 273,212 | 46.3% |
| 17 | Cold Springs | 17.50 | 11,321 | 46.3% |
| 17 | Incline Village | 17.50 | 9,272 | 46.3% |
| 17 | Sun Valley | 17.50 | 22,228 | 46.3% |
| 27 | Whitney | 28.00 | 47,221 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Spring Valley | 28.00 | 219,187 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Laughlin | 28.00 | 8,789 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Enterprise | 28.00 | 240,464 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Summerlin South | 28.00 | 31,354 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Paradise | 28.00 | 185,913 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Nellis AFB | 28.00 | 5,087 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Sunrise Manor | 28.00 | 200,218 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Moapa Valley | 28.00 | 6,684 | 44.3% |
| 27 | North Las Vegas | 28.00 | 278,595 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Las Vegas | 28.00 | 660,400 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Henderson | 28.00 | 332,141 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Boulder City | 28.00 | 14,919 | 44.3% |
| 27 | Winchester | 28.00 | 37,081 | 44.3% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 34 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Nevada
Well, there you have it, the places in Nevada that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Mesquite ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Nevada are Mesquite, Elko, Spring Creek, Winnemucca, Fallon, Fernley, Dayton, Silver Springs, Pahrump, and Gardnerville.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Nevada. Not sold on Nevada? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
