Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey broke into the top 10 of Morning Consult's quarterly ranking of the nation's most popular governors this month, ascending in the popularity poll with a 59% approval rating.

The survey research firm's latest release shows Healey as the tenth-most popular governor, the fifth-most popular Democrat state executive and the second-most popular female governor. Though her approval rating has not changed, Healey climbed to the tenth spot from number 16 on Morning Consult's last list in July .

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Healey is seeking a second term as governor next year and a field of three Republicans is vying to oppose her on the ballot next November. Along with the 59% of respondents who said they approve

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