Americans Approve State Governors More Than Presidents Biden Or Trump

In recent years, Americans have been largely dissatisfied with the country’s executive leadership. Historical polling data from Gallup shows that the last time a U.S. president had the approval of a majority of voters was in July 2021. In four years since, neither President Joe Biden nor President Donald Trump has had an approval rating of more than 50%. Notably, however, widespread negative perceptions of top elected officials appear confined to the federal government, as the vast majority of state governors are relatively well-liked by their constituents. (Here is a look at the states where Trump has the highest — and lowest — approval ratings.)

Like the U.S. President in relation to the federal government, governors serve as the chief executive of their respective states. And, like American presidents, governors generally appoint their cabinets, propose budgets, and sign or veto legislation. But, like any elected official who is not term-limited and wants to keep their job, governors also need to maintain their popularity. Recent polling data from Morning Consult, a public opinion research company, shows that while a majority of governors have the approval of most voters in their state, some are far more popular than others.

Using data from Morning Consult, 24/7 Wall St. identified the most and least popular state governors. We ranked all 50 sitting state governors on their net-approval rating — the percentage point difference between the share of registered voters who approve and the share who disapprove — from least popular to most popular. Public approval polls were conducted between Jan. 1, 2025 and April 1, 2025. Supplemental data on governor tenure and party affiliation are from the National Governors Association.

Among the 50 governors on this list — 23 Democrats and 27 Republicans — approval ratings range from 43.0% to 75.5%. Only one state governor — Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa — has an underwater approval rating, meaning the share of registered voters who disapprove of the job she is doing exceeds the share who approve. Of the 10 governors with the highest net-approval ratings, half are Democrats and half are Republicans. (Here is a look at the members of congress who are way past retirement age.)

These are America’s most and least popular governors.

Why It Matters

Official duties of elected officials vary, depending on the office. But one job all elected officials who want to remain in power and who are not term-limited have in common is staying popular with their constituents. In each of the last four years, the approval rating of the U.S. president has been under 50%. However, executive leadership at the state level is generally viewed more favorably by the public, as in most states, sitting governors have approval ratings well above the 50% threshold.

50. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

• Net approval rating: -5.2%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Reynolds: 43.9% (20.2% strongly approve, 23.7% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Reynolds: 49.1% (36.6% strongly disapprove, 12.6% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Reynolds: 7.0%
• Gov. Reynolds’ party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Reynolds is currently serving: Third term; in office since May 2017

49. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee

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• Net approval rating: +1.7%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. McKee: 43.0% (8.4% strongly approve, 34.6% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. McKee: 41.3% (20.8% strongly disapprove, 20.6% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. McKee: 15.6%
• Gov. McKee’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. McKee is currently serving: Second term; in office since March 2021

48. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

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• Net approval rating: +3.8%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Kotek: 45.2% (12.0% strongly approve, 33.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Kotek: 41.5% (25.2% strongly disapprove, 16.3% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Kotek: 13.3%
• Gov. Kotek’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Kotek is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

47. Maine Gov. Janet Mills

• Net approval rating: +6.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Mills: 50.8% (21.6% strongly approve, 29.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Mills: 44.3% (31.3% strongly disapprove, 13.0% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Mills: 4.9%
• Gov. Mills’ party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Mills is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

46. Texas Gov. Gregory Abbott

• Net approval rating: +9.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Abbott: 51.3% (26.4% strongly approve, 25.0% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Abbott: 41.7% (30.6% strongly disapprove, 11.2% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Abbott: 6.9%
• Gov. Abbott’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Abbott is currently serving: Third term; in office since January 2015

45. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

• Net approval rating: +9.7%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Hochul: 49.7% (16.0% strongly approve, 33.7% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Hochul: 40.0% (23.9% strongly disapprove, 16.1% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Hochul: 10.3%
• Gov. Hochul’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Hochul is currently serving: Second term; in office since August 2021

44. Alaska Gov. Michael Dunleavy

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• Net approval rating: +11.1%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Dunleavy: 49.2% (15.2% strongly approve, 33.9% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Dunleavy: 38.0% (20.2% strongly disapprove, 17.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Dunleavy: 12.8%
• Gov. Dunleavy’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Dunleavy is currently serving: Second term; in office since December 2018

43. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves

• Net approval rating: +11.3%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Reeves: 49.9% (15.9% strongly approve, 34.0% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Reeves: 38.6% (24.8% strongly disapprove, 13.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Reeves: 11.4%
• Gov. Reeves’ party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Reeves is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2020

42. California Gov. Gavin Newsom

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• Net approval rating: +12.4%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Newsom: 52.7% (21.1% strongly approve, 31.6% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Newsom: 40.3% (25.8% strongly disapprove, 14.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Newsom: 7.1%
• Gov. Newsom’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Newsom is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

41. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

• Net approval rating: +13.0%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. DeSantis: 53.7% (31.9% strongly approve, 21.8% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. DeSantis: 40.7% (29.2% strongly disapprove, 11.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. DeSantis: 5.6%
• Gov. DeSantis’ party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. DeSantis is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

40. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun

• Net approval rating: +13.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Braun: 47.3% (15.2% strongly approve, 32.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Braun: 33.8% (20.5% strongly disapprove, 13.3% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Braun: 18.9%
• Gov. Braun’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Braun is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

39. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs

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• Net approval rating: +13.7%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Hobbs: 50.0% (19.2% strongly approve, 30.8% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Hobbs: 36.2% (20.5% strongly disapprove, 15.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Hobbs: 13.8%
• Gov. Hobbs’ party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Hobbs is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

38. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox

• Net approval rating: +14.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Cox: 51.5% (14.4% strongly approve, 37.1% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Cox: 36.9% (17.7% strongly disapprove, 19.2% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Cox: 11.6%
• Gov. Cox’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Cox is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2021

37. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers

• Net approval rating: +14.8%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Evers: 52.7% (24.5% strongly approve, 28.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Evers: 38.0% (21.5% strongly disapprove, 16.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Evers: 9.3%
• Gov. Evers’ party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Evers is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

36. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen

• Net approval rating: +14.9%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Pillen: 49.7% (13.9% strongly approve, 35.8% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Pillen: 34.8% (19.9% strongly disapprove, 14.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Pillen: 15.5%
• Gov. Pillen’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Pillen is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

35. Idaho Gov. Brad Little

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• Net approval rating: +15.5%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Little: 53.3% (16.9% strongly approve, 36.3% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Little: 37.7% (18.8% strongly disapprove, 18.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Little: 9.0%
• Gov. Little’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Little is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

34. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

• Net approval rating: +16.5%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Pritzker: 55.4% (27.0% strongly approve, 28.4% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Pritzker: 38.9% (27.4% strongly disapprove, 11.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Pritzker: 5.7%
• Gov. Pritzker’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Pritzker is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

33. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

• Net approval rating: +16.7%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Grisham: 54.3% (22.9% strongly approve, 31.3% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Grisham: 37.5% (23.8% strongly disapprove, 13.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Grisham: 8.2%
• Gov. Grisham’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Grisham is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

32. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

• Net approval rating: +16.8%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Walz: 56.1% (29.6% strongly approve, 26.4% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Walz: 39.3% (29.9% strongly disapprove, 9.3% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Walz: 4.7%
• Gov. Walz’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Walz is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

31. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt

• Net approval rating: +17.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Stitt: 54.2% (19.0% strongly approve, 35.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Stitt: 36.5% (24.0% strongly disapprove, 12.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Stitt: 9.3%
• Gov. Stitt’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Stitt is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

30. New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte

• Net approval rating: +18.0%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Ayotte: 49.3% (16.1% strongly approve, 33.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Ayotte: 31.3% (14.4% strongly disapprove, 16.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Ayotte: 19.4%
• Gov. Ayotte’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Ayotte is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

29. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin

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• Net approval rating: +20.3%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Youngkin: 53.7% (22.5% strongly approve, 31.3% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Youngkin: 33.5% (18.7% strongly disapprove, 14.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Youngkin: 12.8%
• Gov. Youngkin’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Youngkin is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2022

28. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis

• Net approval rating: +20.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Polis: 55.2% (24.5% strongly approve, 30.7% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Polis: 34.6% (21.2% strongly disapprove, 13.4% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Polis: 10.2%
• Gov. Polis’ party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Polis is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

27. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

• Net approval rating: +20.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. DeWine: 55.7% (14.8% strongly approve, 41.0% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. DeWine: 35.2% (14.4% strongly disapprove, 20.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. DeWine: 9.1%
• Gov. DeWine’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. DeWine is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

26. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

• Net approval rating: +20.8%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Whitmer: 57.7% (31.2% strongly approve, 26.5% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Whitmer: 36.9% (24.9% strongly disapprove, 12.0% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Whitmer: 5.4%
• Gov. Whitmer’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Whitmer is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

25. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

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• Net approval rating: +21.0%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Sanders: 56.2% (29.2% strongly approve, 27.0% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Sanders: 35.2% (23.7% strongly disapprove, 11.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Sanders: 8.6%
• Gov. Sanders’ party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Sanders is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

24. New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy

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• Net approval rating: +21.3%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Murphy: 56.4% (19.8% strongly approve, 36.6% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Murphy: 35.1% (19.5% strongly disapprove, 15.6% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Murphy: 8.5%
• Gov. Murphy’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Murphy is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2018

23. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster

• Net approval rating: +21.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. McMaster: 54.6% (21.2% strongly approve, 33.5% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. McMaster: 33.0% (19.1% strongly disapprove, 13.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. McMaster: 12.3%
• Gov. McMaster’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. McMaster is currently serving: Third term; in office since January 2017

22. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson

• Net approval rating: +22.2%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Ferguson: 49.5% (18.5% strongly approve, 31.0% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Ferguson: 27.3% (13.7% strongly disapprove, 13.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Ferguson: 23.3%
• Gov. Ferguson’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Ferguson is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

21. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte

• Net approval rating: +22.4%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Gianforte: 56.1% (20.2% strongly approve, 35.9% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Gianforte: 33.6% (21.8% strongly disapprove, 11.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Gianforte: 10.3%
• Gov. Gianforte’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Gianforte is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2021

20. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe

• Net approval rating: +22.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Kehoe: 49.3% (17.1% strongly approve, 32.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Kehoe: 26.7% (13.8% strongly disapprove, 12.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Kehoe: 24.0%
• Gov. Kehoe’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Kehoe is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

19. Nevada Gov. Joseph Lombardo

• Net approval rating: +22.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Lombardo: 52.8% (15.3% strongly approve, 37.5% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Lombardo: 30.1% (11.9% strongly disapprove, 18.2% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Lombardo: 17.1%
• Gov. Lombardo’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Lombardo is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

18. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey

• Net approval rating: +23.4%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Morrisey: 51.8% (15.4% strongly approve, 36.4% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Morrisey: 28.4% (15.0% strongly disapprove, 13.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Morrisey: 19.7%
• Gov. Morrisey’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Morrisey is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

17. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry

• Net approval rating: +24.4%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Landry: 55.1% (21.4% strongly approve, 33.7% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Landry: 30.6% (17.4% strongly disapprove, 13.2% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Landry: 14.3%
• Gov. Landry’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Landry is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2024

16. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee

• Net approval rating: +26.6%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Lee: 57.3% (21.8% strongly approve, 35.5% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Lee: 30.7% (17.3% strongly disapprove, 13.4% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Lee: 12.1%
• Gov. Lee’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Lee is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2019

15. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey

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• Net approval rating: +29.1%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Healey: 58.4% (21.2% strongly approve, 37.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Healey: 29.3% (15.4% strongly disapprove, 13.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Healey: 12.3%
• Gov. Healey’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Healey is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

14. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer

• Net approval rating: +29.7%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Meyer: 48.1% (13.8% strongly approve, 34.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Meyer: 18.4% (7.6% strongly disapprove, 10.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Meyer: 33.6%
• Gov. Meyer’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Meyer is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

13. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly

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• Net approval rating: +30.1%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Kelly: 58.6% (23.0% strongly approve, 35.6% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Kelly: 28.5% (12.2% strongly disapprove, 16.3% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Kelly: 12.9%
• Gov. Kelly’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Kelly is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2023

12. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey

• Net approval rating: +30.8%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Ivey: 62.1% (27.4% strongly approve, 34.7% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Ivey: 31.3% (17.8% strongly disapprove, 13.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Ivey: 6.6%
• Gov. Ivey’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Ivey is currently serving: Third term; in office since April 2017

11. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont

• Net approval rating: +31.5%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Lamont: 61.7% (23.3% strongly approve, 38.5% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Lamont: 30.2% (15.4% strongly disapprove, 14.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Lamont: 8.1%
• Gov. Lamont’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Lamont is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

10. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

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• Net approval rating: +31.7%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Moore: 59.0% (23.8% strongly approve, 35.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Moore: 27.2% (14.2% strongly disapprove, 13.0% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Moore: 13.8%
• Gov. Moore’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Moore is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

9. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

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• Net approval rating: +32.1%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Shapiro: 59.2% (27.6% strongly approve, 31.6% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Shapiro: 27.1% (11.6% strongly disapprove, 15.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Shapiro: 13.8%
• Gov. Shapiro’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Shapiro is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2023

8. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green

• Net approval rating: +33.0%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Green: 61.0% (28.0% strongly approve, 33.0% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Green: 28.0% (14.2% strongly disapprove, 13.8% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Green: 11.0%
• Gov. Green’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Green is currently serving: First term; in office since December 2022

7. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon

• Net approval rating: +33.9%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Gordon: 62.4% (18.1% strongly approve, 44.3% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Gordon: 28.4% (13.9% strongly disapprove, 14.5% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Gordon: 9.2%
• Gov. Gordon’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Gordon is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

6. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp

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• Net approval rating: +34.1%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Kemp: 62.3% (25.6% strongly approve, 36.7% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Kemp: 28.2% (14.0% strongly disapprove, 14.2% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Kemp: 9.5%
• Gov. Kemp’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Kemp is currently serving: Second term; in office since January 2019

5. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden

• Net approval rating: +34.5%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Rhoden: 51.7% (14.7% strongly approve, 37.0% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Rhoden: 17.2% (6.3% strongly disapprove, 10.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Rhoden: 31.1%
• Gov. Rhoden’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Rhoden is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

4. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein

• Net approval rating: +37.7%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Stein: 56.3% (22.0% strongly approve, 34.3% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Stein: 18.6% (7.7% strongly disapprove, 10.9% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Stein: 25.1%
• Gov. Stein’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Stein is currently serving: First term; in office since January 2025

3. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear

• Net approval rating: +43.2%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Beshear: 68.3% (35.1% strongly approve, 33.2% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Beshear: 25.1% (9.7% strongly disapprove, 15.4% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Beshear: 6.6%
• Gov. Beshear’s party affiliation: Democratic
• Gov. Beshear is currently serving: Second term; in office since December 2019

2. North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong

• Net approval rating: +49.1%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Armstrong: 63.0% (22.5% strongly approve, 40.5% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Armstrong: 13.9% (5.8% strongly disapprove, 8.1% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Armstrong: 23.0%
• Gov. Armstrong’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Armstrong is currently serving: First term; in office since December 2024

1. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott

• Net approval rating: +57.9%
• Registered voters who approve of Gov. Scott: 75.5% (30.8% strongly approve, 44.6% somewhat approve)
• Registered voters who disapprove of Gov. Scott: 17.5% (5.2% strongly disapprove, 12.4% somewhat disapprove)
• Registered voters with no opinion of Gov. Scott: 7.0%
• Gov. Scott’s party affiliation: Republican
• Gov. Scott is currently serving: Fifth term; in office since January 2017