5 Most Socialist States in the US

2. New Mexico

Total Score: 25

New Mexico houses the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program which is designed to assist needy families in achieving self-sufficiency. It is a derivative of the idea of universal basic income and provides a monthly cash benefit for families to meet basic necessities. One of the strongest social welfare programs in the US, it is supplemented by high tax rates, making New Mexico a very socialist state.