Map Reveals Most—And Least—Popular State Governors
Summary
A new poll from Morning Consult shows which U.S. state governors are the most and least popular based on approval ratings. Vermont, Wyoming, and North Dakota have the most popular governors, while Alaska, Iowa, and Indiana have governors with the lowest approval. The survey data may impact political dynamics in upcoming election cycles.Key Facts
- Vermont's governor, Phil Scott, has the highest approval rating in the U.S.
- The governors of Wyoming (Mark Gordon) and North Dakota (Kelly Armstrong) are also highly rated.
- Alaska's governor, Mike Dunleavy, has the lowest approval rating.
- Iowa's governor, Kim Reynolds, and Indiana's governor, Mike Braun, have low approval ratings too.
- Morning Consult's survey included daily tracking of registered voters over the last three months.
- The margins of error in the survey vary by state, being highest in Wyoming (+/- 6%) and lowest in California (+/- 1%).
- There will be 36 gubernatorial elections in 2026, with both political parties having 18 seats each.
- Fifteen incumbent governors are term-limited by 2026, opening up several seats for new candidates.
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