In this article, we will explore some of the most liberal cities in Utah, where progressive ideas and inclusive attitudes flourish.
If you’re looking to move to Utah and want to know where the majority of Utahans 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 Beehive State.
To do so, we analyzed how the people in each city in Utah with a population greater than 5,000 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.
58.4% Democrat vote · #1 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Wasatch County, Utah
Park City is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is considered to be part of the Wasatch Back. The city is 32 miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City and 20 miles from Salt Lake City’s east edge of Sugar House along Interstate 80. The population was 7,558 at the 2010 census. On average, the tourist population greatly exceeds the number of permanent residents.
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54.1% Democrat vote · #2 most liberal in Utah
Moab is a city on the southern edge of Grand County in eastern Utah in the western United States. The population was 5,046 at the 2010 census, and in 2015 the population was estimated to be 5,235. It is the county seat and largest city in Grand County. Moab attracts a large number of tourists every year, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands national parks. The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the Slickrock Trail, and for off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari.
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Bluffdale is a city in Salt Lake County in the U.S. state of Utah, located about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 7,598.
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
South Salt Lake is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States and is part of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 23,617 at the 2010 census.
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Holladay is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 26,472 at the 2010 census, a significant increase from 14,561 in 2000. The city was incorporated on November 29, 1999 as Holladay-Cottonwood, and the name was shortened to Holladay on December 14 of that year. It was reported in the 1990 census as the Holladay-Cottonwood CDP.
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Midvale is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 30,764 at the 2010 census.
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Murray City is a city situated on the Wasatch Front in the core of Salt Lake Valley in the U.S. state of Utah. Named for territorial governor Eli Murray, it is the state’s fourteenth largest city. According to the 2010 census, Murray has approximately 46,746 residents. Murray shares borders with Taylorsville, Holladay, South Salt Lake and West Jordan, Utah. Once teeming with heavy industry, Murray-s industrial sector now has little trace and has been replaced by major mercantile sectors. Known for its central location in Salt Lake County, Murray has been called the Hub of Salt Lake County. Unlike most of its neighboring communities, Murray operates its own police, fire, power, water, library, and parks and recreation departments and has its own school district. While maintaining many of its own services, Murray has one of the lowest city tax rates in the state.
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Draper is a city in Salt Lake and Utah counties in the U.S. state of Utah, located about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 42,274, having grown from 7,143 in 1990.
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53.0% Democrat vote · #10 most liberal in Utah
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Riverton is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 38,753 at the 2010 census. Riverton is located in the rapidly growing Southwestern corner of the Salt Lake Valley.
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Saturday Night Science
How we determined the most liberal cities in Utah for 2026
To find the most liberal places in Utah, 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 Utah over 5,000 people based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That left us with 90 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, Park City, is “The Most liberal City in Utah For 2026”. The most conservative place in Utah was Roosevelt.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the most liberal places to live in Utah.
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Most Liberal Places In Utah
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| Rank | City | Population | % Liberal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park City | 8,362 | 58.4% |
| 2 | Moab | 5,312 | 54.1% |
| 10 | Bluffdale | 18,797 | 53.0% |
| 10 | South Salt Lake | 26,352 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Holladay | 31,099 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Midvale | 35,989 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Murray | 50,188 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Draper | 50,278 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Riverton | 45,457 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Herriman | 59,346 | 53.0% |
| 10 | South Jordan | 82,686 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Sandy | 94,291 | 53.0% |
| 10 | West Jordan | 116,692 | 53.0% |
| 10 | West Valley City | 138,437 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | 208,007 | 53.0% |
| 10 | Taylorsville | 58,678 | 53.0% |
| 23 | Riverdale | 9,279 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Harrisville | 6,935 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Farr West | 7,952 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Plain City | 8,396 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Washington Terrace | 9,182 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Hooper | 9,338 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Roy | 38,993 | 36.5% |
| 23 | South Ogden | 17,650 | 36.5% |
| 23 | West Haven | 21,563 | 36.5% |
| 23 | North Ogden | 21,947 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Ogden | 87,413 | 36.5% |
| 23 | Pleasant View | 11,217 | 36.5% |
| 30 | Heber | 18,015 | 34.8% |
| 30 | Midway | 6,171 | 34.8% |
| 39 | Centerville | 16,679 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Sunset | 5,587 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Fruit Heights | 6,023 | 33.8% |
| 39 | South Weber | 8,115 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Woods Cross | 11,531 | 33.8% |
| 39 | West Point | 11,929 | 33.8% |
| 39 | North Salt Lake | 23,474 | 33.8% |
| 39 | West Bountiful | 5,915 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Farmington | 25,389 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Layton | 83,286 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Bountiful | 45,023 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Clinton | 23,612 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Clearfield | 33,523 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Syracuse | 35,488 | 33.8% |
| 39 | Kaysville | 33,053 | 33.8% |
| 50 | Nibley | 7,952 | 28.5% |
| 50 | Hyrum | 10,401 | 28.5% |
| 50 | Hyde Park | 5,540 | 28.5% |
| 50 | Smithfield | 14,408 | 28.5% |
| 50 | Logan | 54,907 | 28.5% |
| 50 | North Logan | 11,460 | 28.5% |
| 50 | Providence | 8,947 | 28.5% |
| 54 | Tooele | 38,405 | 28.4% |
| 54 | Grantsville | 14,341 | 28.4% |
| 64 | Highland | 20,119 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Cedar Hills | 9,950 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Salem | 10,324 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Alpine | 10,392 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Lindon | 11,765 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Mapleton | 13,114 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Vineyard | 14,446 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Santaquin | 16,436 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Payson | 23,039 | 26.7% |
| 64 | American Fork | 37,109 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Pleasant Grove | 37,852 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Spanish Fork | 44,946 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Saratoga Springs | 48,425 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Eagle Mountain | 53,290 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Lehi | 85,173 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Orem | 97,182 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Provo | 114,766 | 26.7% |
| 64 | Springville | 35,849 | 26.7% |
| 74 | Kanab | 5,081 | 25.9% |
| 75 | Price | 8,248 | 25.5% |
| 78 | Santa Clara | 8,152 | 22.5% |
| 78 | Ivins | 9,998 | 22.5% |
| 78 | Washington | 32,348 | 22.5% |
| 78 | St. George | 101,995 | 22.5% |
| 78 | Hurricane | 22,771 | 22.5% |
| 81 | Cedar City | 38,524 | 19.5% |
| 81 | Enoch | 8,144 | 19.5% |
| 84 | Brigham City | 19,992 | 16.6% |
| 84 | Tremonton | 11,477 | 16.6% |
| 84 | Perry | 5,843 | 16.6% |
| 86 | Ephraim | 5,949 | 14.2% |
| 87 | Nephi | 6,885 | 11.0% |
| 88 | Vernal | 10,392 | 10.9% |
| 89 | Richfield | 8,224 | 10.5% |
| 90 | Roosevelt | 7,078 | 9.8% |
Source: county-level 2020 election results, U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 90 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summing Up The Liberal Snowflakes in Utah
Well, there you have it, the places in Utah that have the highest number of liberals per capita, with Park City ranking as the least conservative in the entire state.
The most liberal cities in Utah are Park City, Moab, Bluffdale, South Salt Lake, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, Murray, Draper, and Riverton.
If you’re curious, here are the least liberal cities in Utah. Not sold on Utah? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Liberal Places In Utah FAQs
What is the most liberal city in Utah?
Park City is the most liberal place in Utah for 2026, by Democrat share of the 2020 presidential vote. Moab and Bluffdale are next.
What are the most liberal places in Utah?
The most liberal places in Utah are Park City, Moab, Bluffdale, South Salt Lake, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, Murray, Draper, and Riverton. We ranked all 90 cities with more than 5,000 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 Utah?
Roosevelt posts the lowest Democrat vote share of the 90 Utah cities we ranked, making it the most conservative place on this list. Our separate most conservative places in Utah ranking runs the same math from the other direction.
Does city size matter in this ranking?
Only places with more than 5,000 residents qualify — 90 Utah cities this year. Beyond that cutoff, a small town and a big city count the same.
