Nine of the nation’s top ten most popular governors are Republicans, according to a new survey.
The Morning Consult Political Intelligence poll released on Tuesday revealed the findings based on samples of registered voters in each state collected between July 1 and September 30.
Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker was rated the nation’s most popular governor with a 74% approval rating. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott ranked second at 73%, with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan third at 70%.
Among the top ten most popular governors, only Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was listed among Democrats. His ranking was 59% in the Bluegrass State, high enough for ninth in the annual rankings. Read more…