RuPaul’s Drag Race has been entertaining us for over 15 years, has launched countless careers, and entered iconic phrases like “Not today, Satan” into the mainstream lexicon.
In short, the flagship show and all of its many spin-offs have become a cultural force of nature. What started as a fledgling reality TV series on Logo TV has grown over the years to be loved not just by the LGBTQ+ community but by countless people across the country.
While the entire franchise is both a commercial hit and a critical success with a record-breaking number of Emmy Award wins, people do have favorite queens they continue to root for long after they were crowned the winner of their season.
And apparently every region in the U.S. has a different Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars winner they’re obsessed with. From well-known queens like Trixie Mattel and Bob the Drag Queen to newer winners like Myki Meeks, every state has a winning queen who has stolen their hearts — and some queens are even a fave in multiple states.
To find out which RuGirls reign supreme in each state, data analytics company Go Fish analyzed Google Trends data for all of the winners of Drag Race and All Stars over the course of a 12-month period, ending in May 2026.
The results may surprise you!
Explore every U.S. state's favorite queen below. All U.S. seasons of Drag Race are streaming on Paramount+.
BeBe Zahara Benet — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 1
BeBe Zahar Benet was the first-ever Drag Race winner. Many queens have graced the Main Stage and won since she was crowned, but she still made the list of queens who are the most beloved. BeBe grew up in Cameroon, but relocated to Minneapolis when she was 19, so it makes sense that Minnesota would love her.
States: Minnesota
Onya Nurve — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17
Season 17 winner Onya Nurve is loved by her home state of Ohio. She grew up in Canton before making a splash on Drag Race, where Onya managed to win four main challenges, a record tied with only a few other queens in the show’s history.
States: Ohio
Jimbo — 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 8
Nevada loves Out100 winner Jimbo despite her being a Canadian queen who won Canada’s Drag Race before winning over America on All Stars 8.
States: Nevada
Sharon Needles — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 4
Avant-garde drag queen Sharon Needles changed the game when she was crowned in season 4, and her hometown peeps love her for it. Sharon was born in Newton, Iowa, so even though she moved to Pennsylvania to pursue drag, Iowa is still fascinated by her.
States: Iowa
Sasha Colby — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 15
Your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen is loved in her home state of Hawaii. Season 15 winner Sasha Colby was born and raised in Oahu, and her Native Hawaiian heritage has heavily influenced her art, so it makes sense Hawaiians love her.
States: Hawaii
Angeria Paris VanMicheals — 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 9
Sparta, Georgia native Angeria Paris VanMicheals is loved by the people of her home state, which makes sense since the queen represents the southern charm and high glamour of Atlanta’s pageant scene.
States: Georgia
Jinkx Monsoon — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 5 and 'All Stars' Season 7
Jinkx Monsoon is the only queen to have taken home the crown twice, but for some reason she’s only getting love from the nation’s capital. From starring on Doctor Who to playing Judy Garland on the London stage to playing Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago on Broadway, Jinkx has made a splash everywhere, but is most beloved in Washington, D.C.
States: Washington D.C.
Yvie Oddly — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 11
Denver native Yvie Oddly is not only the winner of Drag Race season 11, but she’s won the hearts of the people of Colorado. This makes sense considering she was born and raised there and got her start in the local drag scene before being introduced to the nation by RuPaul.
States: Colorado
Alaska — 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 2
While many queens are the most loved in their home state, hilariously — and predictably — All Stars season 2 winner Alaska is the most searched queen in Alaska. It may be cold, and the population may be small, but Alaskans adore Alaska.
States: Alaska
Bob The Drag Queen — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 8
Bob the Drag Queen is probably one of the most recognizable queens in the show’s history, which is probably why she’s beloved by not one but two states. Not only does Bob host the popular podcast Sibling Rivalry alongside fellow Drag Race alum Monét X Change, but she also competed on season 3 of The Traitors.
States: Connecticut and Nebraska
Aquaria — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 10
Aquaria took home the crown in season 10 back in 2018, but she’s stayed popular ever since. She’s not only getting love from her home state of Pennsylvania, but two other states as well.
States: Maryland, Michigan, and Pennsylvania
Chad Michaels — 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 1
Years after Chad Michaels and her incredible Cher impersonation won over Drag Race fans, she is still a popular queen. Chad may have grown up in southern California, but it’s the Midwest that really loves her.
States: Kansas, Wisconsin, and Kentucky
Myki Meeks — 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Season 18
It hasn’t been long since Myki Meeks took home the crown during season 18, but she’s already made such an impression that she's the fave in four states. Not only is she beloved in Florida, where she’s from, but three other states love her too.
States: Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Raja — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 3
Raja cemented her place in viewers' hearts when she won season 3. Raja’s quick wit and incredible lewks (remember when she dressed up like Marie Antoinette?!) have made her a favorite in four states across the country, from Texas all the way to New Jersey.
States: Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas
Trinity The Tuck — 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 4
Stunning queen Trinity the Tuck tied with Raja for four states that consider her the top dog. Trinity competed in Drag Race season 9 before becoming a “twinner” alongside Monét X Change in All Stars 4, which is probably why she’s a fave in four states including Alabama, where she was born and raised.
States: Alabama, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and North Carolina
Nymphia Wind — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 16
Banana queen Nymphia Wind was only crowned the winner of season 16 in 2024, but she’s already a fan favorite. She won people over with her campy, joyful drag, seeing skills, and the way she highlights her Taiwanese heritage in her performances, which is why she is the most popular queen in six states and dominates the West Coast.
States: California, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Oregon, and Washington
Bianca Del Rio — 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 6
Ultimate comedy queen Bianca Del Rio is the most popular queen in seven states, including Louisiana, where she was raised. Bianca took home the crown in season 6, but she really cemented her fan favorite status in the years since, where she has stayed booked and busy doing comedy tours and starring in a series of Hurricane Bianca movies.
States: Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Trixie Mattel — 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 3
Trixie Mattel came out on top as the most-searched Drag Race winner overall, claiming the No.1 spot in eight states. Trixie is arguably one of the most successful and recognizable queens to ever win the show (she took home the crown during All Stars 3), so it makes sense that she would be beloved across the country.
States: Indiana, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont
