In this article, we will explore some of the most liberal cities in Rhode Island, where progressive ideas and inclusive attitudes flourish.
If you’re looking to move to Rhode Island and want to know where the majority of Rhode Islanders lean left, you’ve come to the right place.
Specifically, we wanted to know which cities have the highest number of liberal voters in the Ocean State.
To do so, we analyzed how the people in each city in Rhode Island with a population greater than 2,000 voted during the last presidential election. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted Democrat were named the most liberal cities in the state.
63.9% Democrat vote · #2 most liberal in Rhode Island
Located in
Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The City of Newport is located approximately 37 miles southeast of Providence, 21 miles south of Fall River, and 74 miles south of Boston. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its mansions. It is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center. It was a major 18th-century port city and also contains a high number of surviving buildings from the colonial era of the United States.
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63.9% Democrat vote · #2 most liberal in Rhode Island
Located in
Newport County, Rhode Island
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63.9% Democrat vote · #2 most liberal in Rhode Island
Located in
Newport County, Rhode Island
Tiverton is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 15,780 at the 2010 census.
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60.5% Democrat vote · #8 most liberal in Rhode Island
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60.5% Democrat vote · #8 most liberal in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
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60.5% Democrat vote · #8 most liberal in Rhode Island
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Providence County, Rhode Island
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60.5% Democrat vote · #8 most liberal in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
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60.5% Democrat vote · #8 most liberal 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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60.5% Democrat vote · #8 most liberal in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state.
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60.5% Democrat vote · #8 most liberal in Rhode Island
Located in
Providence County, Rhode Island
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 71,148 at the 2010 census. It is the fourth largest city in the state.
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Mapping the liberal strongholds in Rhode Island
Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most liberal cities in Rhode Island for 2026
To find the most liberal places in Rhode Island, we used Saturday Night Science – the argument you’d make at a bar – to find the cities with the most liberals.
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 lean the most leftward in their allegiances by:
- Percentage Of Votes For Democratic 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 Democrats, 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.
The winner, Newport, is “The Most liberal City in Rhode Island For 2026”. The most conservative place in Rhode Island was Warwick.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most liberal places to live in Rhode Island.
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Most Liberal Places In Rhode Island
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| Rank | City | Population | % Liberal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Newport | 24,874 | 63.9% |
| 2 | Newport East | 11,069 | 63.9% |
| 2 | Tiverton | 8,091 | 63.9% |
| 8 | Pascoag | 4,410 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Greenville | 8,296 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Cumberland Hill | 8,648 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Valley Falls | 12,657 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Central Falls | 22,701 | 60.5% |
| 8 | East Providence | 47,281 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Pawtucket | 75,893 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Cranston | 83,250 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Providence | 191,767 | 60.5% |
| 8 | Woonsocket | 43,521 | 60.5% |
| 15 | Hope Valley | 2,297 | 58.6% |
| 15 | Westerly | 18,411 | 58.6% |
| 15 | Kingston | 7,332 | 58.6% |
| 15 | Narragansett Pier | 3,167 | 58.6% |
| 18 | Warwick | 83,175 | 52.8% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 18 cities with more than 2,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Liberal Snowflakes in Rhode Island
Well, there you have it, the places in Rhode Island that have the highest number of liberals per capita, with Newport ranking as the least conservative in the entire state.
The most liberal cities in Rhode Island are Newport, Newport East, Tiverton, Pascoag, Greenville, Cumberland Hill, Valley Falls, Central Falls, East Providence, and Pawtucket.
If you’re curious, here are the least liberal cities in Rhode Island. Not sold on Rhode Island? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Liberal Places In Rhode Island FAQs
What is the most liberal city in Rhode Island?
Newport is the most liberal place in Rhode Island for 2026, by Democrat share of the 2020 presidential vote. Newport East and Tiverton are next.
What are the most liberal places in Rhode Island?
The most liberal places in Rhode Island are Newport, Newport East, Tiverton, Pascoag, Greenville, Cumberland Hill, Valley Falls, Central Falls, East Providence, and Pawtucket. We ranked all 18 cities with more than 2,000 residents.
How do you measure how liberal a city is?
Cities are ranked on the county-level Democrat vote share from the 2020 presidential election. One number, straight from certified election results.
What is the most conservative place in Rhode Island?
Warwick posts the lowest Democrat vote share of the 18 Rhode Island cities we ranked, making it the most conservative place on this list. Our separate most conservative places in Rhode Island ranking runs the same math from the other direction.
Does city size matter in this ranking?
Only places with more than 2,000 residents qualify — 18 Rhode Island cities this year. Beyond that cutoff, a small town and a big city count the same.
