Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of New Jersey would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Garden State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in New Jersey 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.
63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
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Ocean County, New Jersey
Toms River is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, and the county seat of Ocean County. Formerly known as the Township of Dover, in 2006 voters approved a change of the official name to the Township of Toms River, adopting the name of the largest unincorporated community within the township. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 91,239, with the township ranking as the 8th-most-populous municipality in the state in 2010 and the second most-populous municipality in Ocean County. The 2010 population increased by 1,533 from the 89,706 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 13,335 from the 76,371 counted in the 1990 Census.
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63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Data | Crime | Cost of living | Movers
63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Data | Crime | Cost of living | Movers
63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Located in
Ocean County, New Jersey
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63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Located in
Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean Acres is an unincorporated community and census-designated place split between Barnegat Township and Stafford Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP’s population was 16,142, of which 925 were in Barnegat Township and 15,217 were in Stafford Township. Ocean Acres is located in the northwestern end of Stafford Township and part of Barnegat Township, and is the newest and biggest part of both communities, with approximately 5,500 lots in an area of 6 square miles.
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63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Located in
Ocean County, New Jersey
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63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Located in
Ocean County, New Jersey
Point Pleasant is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough’s population was 18,392, reflecting a decline of 914 from the 19,306 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,129 from the 18,177 counted in the 1990 Census.
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63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Located in
Ocean County, New Jersey
Lakewood Township is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States.
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63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
Located in
Ocean County, New Jersey
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63.8% Republican vote · #6 most conservative in New Jersey
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in New Jersey
Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most conservative cities in New Jersey for 2026
To find the most conservative places in New Jersey, 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 Jersey over 5,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 267 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 267 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Toms River, is “The Most Conservative City in New Jersey For 2026”. The most liberal place in New Jersey was North Caldwell.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in New Jersey.
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Most Conservative Places In New Jersey
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toms River | 6.50 | 94,956 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Leisure Village | 6.50 | 5,751 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Crestwood Village | 6.50 | 7,830 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Holiday City-Berkeley | 6.50 | 12,995 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Ocean Acres | 6.50 | 19,204 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Mystic Island | 6.50 | 8,259 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Point Pleasant | 6.50 | 19,334 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Lakewood | 6.50 | 69,585 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Pine Lake Park | 6.50 | 9,795 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Forked River | 6.50 | 5,196 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Beachwood | 6.50 | 11,088 | 63.8% |
| 6 | Beach Haven West | 6.50 | 5,120 | 63.8% |
| 14 | Hopatcong | 14.00 | 14,565 | 58.8% |
| 14 | Newton | 14.00 | 8,369 | 58.8% |
| 14 | Lake Mohawk | 14.00 | 9,508 | 58.8% |
| 17 | Cape May Court House | 17.50 | 5,628 | 57.5% |
| 17 | Ocean City | 17.50 | 11,261 | 57.5% |
| 17 | Villas | 17.50 | 9,735 | 57.5% |
| 17 | Wildwood | 17.50 | 5,130 | 57.5% |
| 21 | Hackett | 21.00 | 10,140 | 57.2% |
| 21 | Phillipsburg | 21.00 | 15,299 | 57.2% |
| 21 | Washington | 21.00 | 7,334 | 57.2% |
| 24 | Pennsville | 24.00 | 12,233 | 55.5% |
| 24 | Carneys Point | 24.00 | 8,050 | 55.5% |
| 24 | Salem | 24.00 | 5,322 | 55.5% |
| 38 | Morganville | 38.00 | 5,902 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Belmar | 38.00 | 5,869 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Oceanport | 38.00 | 6,195 | 50.7% |
| 38 | East Freehold | 38.00 | 5,096 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Lincroft | 38.00 | 6,939 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Tinton Falls | 38.00 | 19,361 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Keansburg | 38.00 | 9,719 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Fair Haven | 38.00 | 6,170 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Keyport | 38.00 | 7,171 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Freehold | 38.00 | 12,507 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Manasquan | 38.00 | 5,922 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Eato | 38.00 | 13,575 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Rumson | 38.00 | 7,241 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Matawan | 38.00 | 9,710 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Long Branch | 38.00 | 32,530 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Ramtown | 38.00 | 6,203 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Little Silver | 38.00 | 6,105 | 50.7% |
| 38 | West Freehold | 38.00 | 14,883 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Union Beach | 38.00 | 5,707 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Red Bank | 38.00 | 12,862 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Asbury Park | 38.00 | 15,295 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Yorketown | 38.00 | 7,261 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Robertsville | 38.00 | 12,035 | 50.7% |
| 38 | Strathmore | 38.00 | 6,708 | 50.7% |
| 38 | West Long Branch | 38.00 | 8,586 | 50.7% |
| 54 | Beckett | 54.00 | 5,017 | 48.3% |
| 54 | Pitman | 54.00 | 8,856 | 48.3% |
| 54 | Woodbury | 54.00 | 10,042 | 48.3% |
| 54 | Clayton | 54.00 | 8,921 | 48.3% |
| 54 | Williamstown | 54.00 | 14,705 | 48.3% |
| 54 | Paulsboro | 54.00 | 6,248 | 48.3% |
| 54 | Glassboro | 54.00 | 23,717 | 48.3% |
| 65 | Chatham | 65.50 | 9,407 | 47.2% |
| 65 | White Meadow Lake | 65.50 | 8,842 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Florham Park | 65.50 | 13,564 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Madison | 65.50 | 16,447 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Succasunna | 65.50 | 9,799 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Budd Lake | 65.50 | 10,650 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Kinnelon | 65.50 | 10,013 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Rockaway | 65.50 | 6,613 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Morris Plains | 65.50 | 6,315 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Lincoln Park | 65.50 | 10,957 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Morristown | 65.50 | 20,453 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Boonton | 65.50 | 8,854 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Mount Arlington | 65.50 | 5,935 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Butler | 65.50 | 8,133 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Dover | 65.50 | 18,563 | 47.2% |
| 65 | Wharton | 65.50 | 7,318 | 47.2% |
| 75 | Millville | 75.00 | 27,511 | 46.4% |
| 75 | Vineland | 75.00 | 61,006 | 46.4% |
| 75 | Bridgeton | 75.00 | 27,001 | 46.4% |
| 83 | Smithville | 83.00 | 9,545 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Ventnor City | 83.00 | 9,265 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Somers Point | 83.00 | 10,515 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Brigantine | 83.00 | 7,674 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Linwood | 83.00 | 6,992 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Mays Landing | 83.00 | 6,406 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Absecon | 83.00 | 9,170 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Pleasantville | 83.00 | 20,712 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Margate City | 83.00 | 5,234 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Atlantic City | 83.00 | 38,632 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Hammonton | 83.00 | 14,840 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Pomona | 83.00 | 7,995 | 46.0% |
| 83 | Northfield | 83.00 | 8,456 | 46.0% |
| 115 | Old Tappan | 115.00 | 6,008 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Englewood Cliffs | 115.00 | 5,362 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Allendale | 115.00 | 6,865 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Fort Lee | 115.00 | 40,067 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Glen Rock | 115.00 | 12,154 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Midland Park | 115.00 | 7,019 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Ridgefield | 115.00 | 11,498 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Waldwick | 115.00 | 10,164 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Wallington | 115.00 | 11,889 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Oradell | 115.00 | 8,235 | 41.2% |
| 115 | Fairview | 115.00 | 15,099 | 41.2% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 267 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in New Jersey
Well, there you have it, the places in New Jersey that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Toms River ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in New Jersey are Toms River, Leisure Village, Crestwood Village, Holiday City-Berkeley, Ocean Acres, Mystic Island, Point Pleasant, Lakewood, Pine Lake Park, and Forked River.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in New Jersey. Not sold on New Jersey? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
