Conservative: Tyler, Texas

Named after the 10th president of the United States, John Tyler, this county seat is the largest city in Smith county with almost 100,000 residents. With unique boastings such as the largest rose garden in the country and an impressive 20,000 post-secondary students soaking up the delightful atmosphere, Tyler continues to thrive and expand even today.

Trump took home the win for this Smith county seat with 52 percent of the vote in 2020, which may not seem like a major win, but it’s electoral votes that matter. Texas was a huge win for him, and it is a strong representation of the strength of the conservative vote and the historic direction that Texans take for political influence.