The NFL’s 10 Most ‘Republican’ Fan Bases, According to a Harvard Study

Which NFL fan bases lean right and which NFL fan bases lean left?

According to a Harvard study, there are some fan bases that lean more Democrat, while others lean more Republican. Of course, a lot of this can likely be attributed to where the NFL franchises are located. Some NFL franchises are located in more Democrat states, while some are located in more Republican states.

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But it’s an interesting list, nonetheless.

Here are the league’s 10 most Republican fan bases, according to the study.

The NFL’s 10 most Republican fan bases

1. Tennessee Titans
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
3. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Miami Dolphins
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6. New Orleans Saints
7. Indianapolis Colts
8. Carolina Panthers
9. Minnesota Vikings
10. Cleveland Browns

The Kansas City Chiefs, meanwhile, come in at No. 11 on the list. Patrick Mahomes has made it clear that he doesn’t want to give political opinions, though his family has shown love for President Trump in the past.

“I think I’ve always said I don’t want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do whatever either way,” Mahomes said in 2024.

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“I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote, is to inform people to do their own research and then make their best decision for them and their family,” he added.

“I think every time I’m on this stage and I get asked these questions, I’m going to refer back to that because I think that’s what makes America so great.”

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What are your biggest takeaways from the NFL fan base list?

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This story was originally published October 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM.