Most Americans approve of their governors, but some have higher approval ratings than others, according to the latest Morning Consult polling data.

Why It Matters

There will be 38 governor races between 2025 and 2026, and the incumbent's approval rating in each of these key races could be critical to their chances of being reelected or impact their party's ability to hold onto the seat. Gubernatorial races are generally less rigidly partisan than federal races, and some of the most popular governors are blue-state Republicans or red-state Democrats .

What to Know

Governor Phil Scott, a Vermont Republican , ranks as the nation's most popular governor, according to Morning Consult, which releases quarterly polling on governors' approval ratings. He has an approval rating of +52, de

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