Now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Rhode Island would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.
Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Ocean State?
To do so, we used Saturday Night Science to measure how each city in Rhode Island 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.
45.1% Republican vote · #1 most conservative in Rhode Island
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Kent County, Rhode Island
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39.2% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Rhode Island
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39.2% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Rhode Island
Located in
Washington County, Rhode Island
Westerly is a town on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States founded in 1669 by John Babcock. It is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state. The population was 22,787 at the 2010 census.
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39.2% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Rhode Island
Located in
Washington County, Rhode Island
Kingston is a village and a census-designated place in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, and the site of the main campus of the University of Rhode Island. Much of the village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Kingston Village Historic District.
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39.2% Republican vote · #4 most conservative in Rhode Island
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37.6% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Rhode Island
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Providence County, Rhode Island
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37.6% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
Central Falls is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 19,376 at the 2010 census. With an area of only 1.29 square miles, it is the smallest and most densely populated city in the smallest state, and the 27th most densely populated incorporated place in the United States. It is also one of only four incorporated places in New England that have a higher population density than the city of Boston. The city takes its name from a waterfall on the Blackstone River.
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37.6% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Rhode Island
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Providence County, Rhode Island
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37.6% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Rhode Island
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37.6% Republican vote · #10 most conservative in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
Woonsocket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 41,186 at the 2010 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state. Woonsocket lies directly south of the Massachusetts state line and constitutes part of both the Providence metropolitan area and the larger Greater Boston Combined Statistical Area.
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Mapping the conservative strongholds in Rhode Island
Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most conservative cities in Rhode Island for 2026
To find the most conservative places in Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island over 2,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 18 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 18 for each criterion, where number one was the most conservative.
The winner, Warwick, is “The Most Conservative City in Rhode Island For 2026”. The most liberal place in Rhode Island was Tiverton.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most conservative places to live in Rhode Island.
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Most Conservative Places In Rhode Island
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| Rank | City | Conservative Score | Population | % Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick | 1.00 | 83,175 | 45.1% |
| 3 | Hope Valley | 3.50 | 2,297 | 39.2% |
| 3 | Westerly | 3.50 | 18,411 | 39.2% |
| 3 | Kingston | 3.50 | 7,332 | 39.2% |
| 3 | Narragansett Pier | 3.50 | 3,167 | 39.2% |
| 10 | Greenville | 10.50 | 8,296 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Central Falls | 10.50 | 22,701 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Valley Falls | 10.50 | 12,657 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Pascoag | 10.50 | 4,410 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Woonsocket | 10.50 | 43,521 | 37.6% |
| 10 | East Providence | 10.50 | 47,281 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Pawtucket | 10.50 | 75,893 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Cumberland Hill | 10.50 | 8,648 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Providence | 10.50 | 191,767 | 37.6% |
| 10 | Cranston | 10.50 | 83,250 | 37.6% |
| 17 | Newport | 17.00 | 24,874 | 34.1% |
| 17 | Newport East | 17.00 | 11,069 | 34.1% |
| 17 | Tiverton | 17.00 | 8,091 | 34.1% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 18 cities with more than 2,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Rhode Island
Well, there you have it, the places in Rhode Island that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Warwick ranking as the most conservative in the entire state.
The most conservative cities in Rhode Island are Warwick, Hope Valley, Westerly, Kingston, Narragansett Pier, Greenville, Central Falls, Valley Falls, Pascoag, and Woonsocket.
If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Rhode Island. Not sold on Rhode Island? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
