Kentucky Governor Has One of the Highest Approval Ratings in U.S.
Tracking politicians' approval ratings began back in the 1930s. Originally, surveys were mainly used to track how voters felt about the president. Now, there are surveys for major leaders all over the world. Some of the most well-known surveyors include Gallup (the OG), Pew Research Center, and Morning Consult Pro.
How Does Morning Consult Conduct Surveys?
Recently, Morning Consult Pro shared results from surveys completed in all fifty states to examine how people feel about their respective governors. According to the results website, "Surveys conducted January-March 2025 among a representative sample of registered voters in each state. Sample sizes and margins of error vary by state." Ratings are updated every quarter.
Who is the Most Popular Governor in America Right Now?
Phil Scott, the Republican governor of Vermont, holds the highest governor approval rating at 75%. He's been on a roll for a while now, as this is his 11th quarter for this ranking. In fact, it has even gone up a couple of percentage points since he won re-election last fall.
Who is the Least Popular Governor in America Right Now?
For the fifth consecutive quarter, Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican in Iowa, has ranked at the bottom of well-liked leaders. She is up for re-election next year and currently has a disapproval rating of 49%. According to Morning Consult Pro, "She is the only governor who is disliked by more voters than not."
Andy Beshear's Second-Highest Governor Approval Rating
They found that Kentucky's governor, Andy Beshear, is a leader of the pack with the second-highest rating, maintaining 68%. He holds the top spot for Democratic governors. The rumor mill has been swirling for a year now about a potential run for the White House in the future. While Beshear remains tight-lipped about his plans, his approval rating has increased a few percentage points as Kentucky voters are pleased with his response to recent natural disasters and overall bipartisan message.
For more information about this survey and to find other governor approval ratings, visit pro.morningconsult.com.
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