Americans have expressed dissatisfaction with federal executive leadership, as shown by polling data indicating neither President Biden nor President Trump exceeded a 50% approval rating since July 2021. However, state governors generally maintain higher approval from constituents compared to U.S. presidents. Governors face the challenge of needing to remain popular to retain office, and while they share similar roles with presidents, their public perception notably differs. Recent polling from Morning Consult ranked state governors based on their net-approval ratings, highlighting variations in popularity across the United States.
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.
Negativity surrounding executive leadership appears confined to the federal government, as the majority of state governors are viewed favorably by their constituents.
While governors generally appoint their cabinets, propose budgets, and sign or veto legislation, they must maintain their popularity to keep their jobs.
Using data from Morning Consult, 24/7 Wall St. identified the most and least popular state governors, ranking all 50 sitting state governors on their net-approval rating.
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