The 5 most conservative states

Alabama is the most Republican state in the country, according to The Hill’s new rankings.

The Hill ranked all 50 states on a scale of red to blue, looking at voting history in presidential elections, party breakdown in Congress, and elections for governor and state legislature. 

{mosads}Alabama has voted for Republican presidential candidates in the last seven elections. Both senators are Republican as well as six of seven House members.

The South and West dominate the list of the five most conservative states. Some candidates, though, are hoping to buck their state’s history in November’s midterms.

Independent Greg Orman could beat Republican Sen. Pat Roberts this fall despite Kansas’s red hue. And Democratic Sen. Mark Begich is in the hunt for reelection in Alaska.

Mississippi also reflects the divisions in the GOP, even in deep-red states, as Sen. Thad Cochran had to battle to beat back Tea Party challenger Chris McDaniel in this year’s primary.

Here are the states that are as red as they come: 

ALABAMA

Voted for Republican president in last seven elections; two Republican senators; six out of seven House representatives are Republicans; two out of past three governors have been Republicans; Republican-controlled legislature.

ALASKA

Voted for Republican president in last seven elections; one Republican senator and one Democratic senator; one and only House representative is Republican; past three governors have been Republicans; Republican-controlled legislature.

IDAHO

Voted for Republican president in last seven elections; two Republican senators, two out of two House representatives are Republicans; past three governors have been Republicans; Republican-controlled legislature.

KANSAS

Voted for Republican president in last seven elections; two Republican senators; four out of four House representatives are Republicans; two out of past three governors have been Democrats; Republican-controlled legislature.

MISSISSIPPI

Voted for Republican president in last seven elections; two Republican senators; three out of four House representatives are Republicans; two out of past three governors have been Republicans; Republican-controlled legislature.

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