Last month, Gallup Polling conducted a new research study to determine the most liberal states in the US. According to the research, which took place during the full year of 2012, American citizens have shifted to the left more than they’ve been in the past. In several states, the percentage of “self-identified liberals” is particularly noteworthy. Let’s take a look at Gallup’s top ten, which was originally reported here.
Continue reading to see the Top 10 here:
No. 9 (tie): New York
Photo Credit: David Shankbone
Percent Liberal: 27.7%
No. 9 (tie): Hawaii
Photo Credit: puuikibeach
Percent Liberal: 27.7%
No. 7 (tie): Rhode Island
Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Percent Liberal: 28.3%
No. 7 (tie): Washington
Photo Credit: Joe Szilagyi
Percent Liberal: 28.3%
No. 5 (tie): Connecticut
Photo Credit: laura.ouimette
Percent Liberal: 28.4%
No. 5 (tie): Delaware
Photo Credit: NOAA’s National Ocean Service
Percent Liberal: 28.4%
No. 4: Vermont
Photo Credit: Justin Henry
Percent Liberal: 29.2%
No. 3: Oregon
Photo Credit: Ewan Munro
Percent Liberal: 29.3%
No. 2: Massachusetts
Photo Credit: Emilian Tiberiu Toba
Percent Liberal: 30.5%
No. 1: District of Columbia
Photo Credit: Mr. T in DC
Percent Liberal: 40.8%
