The Drunkest States On Election Night, According To Google

Map of the drunkest states on election night

In the United States, special occasions often lead to increased drinking, and Election Night is no exception. While traditional holidays like Christmas and Independence Day are known for high alcohol consumption, significant national events also evoke similar responses. Many Americans celebrate or cope with the outcomes of elections by reaching for a drink.

Using Google Trends data, we explored which states were most inclined to seek out alcohol on Election Night. The findings suggest that certain regions may be recovering from a serious hangover the following day.

Key Insights

Rhode Island topped the list as the state most in need of liquor on Election Night.
Following Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts were also among the top states indulging in alcoholic beverages.
The states least interested in drinking during this event were Louisiana, North Carolina, and Iowa.
Related searches highlighted a preference for convenience, with queries like “liquor stores that deliver” and “liquor store near me open right now” seeing significant interest.
There was a notable disparity in drinking-related searches, with Rhode Islanders 99 times more likely to look for nearby liquor stores compared to those in Louisiana.

The Drunkest States On Election Night

Scroll down for a complete ranked list of states that may be searching for “hangover cures” today.

How We Determined This

To gather our insights, we analyzed Google Trends to identify which states experienced the most significant surge in searches for “liquor stores near me” within the last 24 hours. The data revealed a sharp uptick in searches, indicating a heightened interest in finding liquor stores nearby.

If you’re searching for liquor stores on Election Night, it’s likely you’re planning to indulge. People also showed interest in related searches, such as liquor stores that deliver and liquor store hours, indicating a desire for quick access to their drinks, often after already starting to celebrate.

This analysis primarily reflects the interest and intent to drink liquor. It’s entirely possible that residents in other states opted for beer or prepared their drinks in advance for the Election Night festivities.

The Challenge of Election Day Falling on a Tuesday

The spike in searches for liquor stores suggests that many Americans were drinking more than usual for a Tuesday night. For those on a 9-to-5 schedule, this could lead to a challenging Wednesday morning!

This data doesn’t capture whether these drinkers were celebrating victories, grieving losses, or somewhere in between. We don’t know the preferences of those indulging, whether they were supporting one candidate or the other, or if they were enjoying the night alone or at an Election Night Watch Party. What we do know is that drinking was prevalent, with certain states exhibiting significantly higher consumption levels than others.

The Drunkest States On Election Night, Ranked

Rank	State
1	Rhode Island
2	New Hampshire
3	Massachusetts
4	Connecticut
5	Vermont
6	Michigan
7	Ohio
8	Delaware
9	Arkansas
10	New York
11	Maine
12	Maryland
12	Indiana
14	Colorado
15	Oklahoma
16	Kentucky
17	Tennessee
17	Wyoming
17	New Jersey
17	Alaska
21	Minnesota
22	Pennsylvania
22	Montana
24	Georgia
24	Oregon
24	Kansas
27	Illinois
27	Utah
27	South Dakota
30	Idaho
30	Mississippi
30	Florida
30	West Virginia
34	Nebraska
34	Nevada
34	South Carolina
34	Wisconsin
34	Texas
39	New Mexico
39	California
39	North Dakota
39	Alabama
39	Missouri
44	Hawaii
44	Virginia
44	Arizona
44	Washington
44	Iowa
49	North Carolina
49	Louisiana

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Author

Kathy Morris

Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.

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