Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of New Hampshire would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Granite State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in New Hampshire 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.
54.4% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in New Hampshire
54.4% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in New Hampshire
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54.4% Republican vote · #2 most conservative in New Hampshire
Located in
Belknap County, New Hampshire
Laconia is a city in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 15,951 at the 2010 census, and an estimated 16,470 as of 2016. It is the county seat of Belknap County. Laconia, situated between Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam Lake, includes the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach. Each June for nine days beginning on the Saturday of the weekend before Father’s Day and ending on Father’s Day, the city hosts Laconia Motorcycle Week, also more simply known as ‘bike week’, one of the country’s largest rallies, and each winter, the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby. The city is also the site of the state’s annual Pumpkin Festival since 2015, having organized it after its former home of Keene rejected it due to riots in their neighborhoods in 2014. The city also includes one of the colleges of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
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52.2% Republican vote · #5 most conservative in New Hampshire
Located in
Coos County, New Hampshire
Berlin is a city along the Androscoggin River in Cos County in northern New Hampshire, United States. The population was 10,051 at the 2010 census. It includes the village of Cascade. Located on the edge of the White Mountains, the city’s boundaries extend into the White Mountain National Forest. Berlin is home to the Berlin and Cos County Historical Society’s Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center, Service Credit Union Heritage Park, the Berlin Fish Hatchery, and the White Mountains Community College, member of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
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52.2% Republican vote · #5 most conservative in New Hampshire
52.2% Republican vote · #5 most conservative in New Hampshire
48.6% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in New Hampshire
48.6% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in New Hampshire
48.6% Republican vote · #8 most conservative in New Hampshire
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48.2% Republican vote · #14 most conservative in New Hampshire
Located in
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Londonderry is a town in western Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The town is bordered on the north by the city of Manchester and on the east by the town of Derry. The population was 24,129 at the 2010 census. Londonderry is known for its apple orchards and is home to the headquarters of Stonyfield Farm and partial home to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in New Hampshire
Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most conservative cities in New Hampshire for 2026
To find the most conservative places in New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire over 2,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 46 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 46 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Meredith, is “The Most Conservative City in New Hampshire For 2026”. The most liberal place in New Hampshire was Hanover.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in New Hampshire.
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Most Conservative Places In New Hampshire
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Meredith | 2.00 | 2,617 | 54.4% |
| 2 | Tilton Northfield | 2.00 | 3,101 | 54.4% |
| 2 | Laconia | 2.00 | 17,085 | 54.4% |
| 5 | Berlin | 5.00 | 9,383 | 52.2% |
| 5 | Gorham | 5.00 | 2,092 | 52.2% |
| 5 | Lancaster | 5.00 | 2,230 | 52.2% |
| 8 | North Conway | 8.00 | 2,041 | 48.6% |
| 8 | Wolfeboro | 8.00 | 2,531 | 48.6% |
| 8 | Conway | 8.00 | 3,879 | 48.6% |
| 14 | Londonderry | 14.00 | 12,225 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Newmarket | 14.00 | 5,679 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Exeter | 14.00 | 9,964 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 14.00 | 22,545 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Derry | 14.00 | 21,339 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Hampton Beach | 14.00 | 2,605 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Hampton | 14.00 | 10,101 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Raymond | 14.00 | 3,645 | 48.2% |
| 14 | Epping | 14.00 | 2,796 | 48.2% |
| 19 | Newport | 19.50 | 4,758 | 47.2% |
| 19 | Claremont | 19.50 | 13,078 | 47.2% |
| 24 | Milford | 24.50 | 8,956 | 45.3% |
| 24 | Manchester | 24.50 | 115,643 | 45.3% |
| 24 | Pinardville | 24.50 | 4,418 | 45.3% |
| 24 | Peterborough | 24.50 | 2,539 | 45.3% |
| 24 | Hudson | 24.50 | 7,469 | 45.3% |
| 24 | East Merrimack | 24.50 | 5,081 | 45.3% |
| 24 | Nashua | 24.50 | 91,294 | 45.3% |
| 24 | Goffstown | 24.50 | 3,490 | 45.3% |
| 31 | South Hooksett | 32.00 | 5,902 | 44.2% |
| 31 | Franklin | 32.00 | 8,799 | 44.2% |
| 31 | Henniker | 32.00 | 2,993 | 44.2% |
| 31 | Hooksett | 32.00 | 5,876 | 44.2% |
| 31 | Suncook | 32.00 | 5,432 | 44.2% |
| 31 | Concord | 32.00 | 44,375 | 44.2% |
| 37 | Farmington | 38.00 | 3,924 | 41.4% |
| 37 | Durham | 38.00 | 10,681 | 41.4% |
| 37 | Somersworth | 38.00 | 12,111 | 41.4% |
| 37 | Rochester | 38.00 | 33,144 | 41.4% |
| 37 | Dover | 38.00 | 33,364 | 41.4% |
| 40 | Jaffrey | 41.50 | 3,277 | 40.5% |
| 40 | Keene | 41.50 | 22,939 | 40.5% |
| 44 | Bristol | 45.00 | 2,098 | 36.9% |
| 44 | Littleton | 45.00 | 4,114 | 36.9% |
| 44 | Plymouth | 45.00 | 4,969 | 36.9% |
| 44 | Lebanon | 45.00 | 14,999 | 36.9% |
| 44 | Hanover | 45.00 | 8,479 | 36.9% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 46 cities with more than 2,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in New Hampshire
Well, there you have it, the places in New Hampshire that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Meredith ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in New Hampshire are Meredith, Tilton Northfield, Laconia, Berlin, Gorham, Lancaster, North Conway, Wolfeboro, Conway, and Londonderry.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in New Hampshire. Not sold on New Hampshire? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
