Virginia, Montana top list of most patriotic states in new survey before America’s 250th

Virginia topped WalletHub's ranking of state patriotism, which measured military engagement, voter turnout, and volunteering per capita. Montana ranked second in the study. WalletHub's methodology included analysis of active-duty military members and veterans as a percentage of state population, voter participation rates in recent elections, and volunteer hours reported per capita. The study was released ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026.

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