Overview of the Ranking Mitofsky Capítulo: Gobernadores y gobernadoras de México
The average citizen approval rating for governors and the Head of Government of Mexico City reached 48.5% in June, surpassing the 48.3% recorded in May, according to the monthly measurement by El Economista.
Key Findings
- Improvement: 20 governors saw an increase in approval ratings.
- Decline: 11 governors experienced a decrease in approval ratings.
- Stability: 1 governor maintained a consistent approval rating.
Top Performers and Underperformers
Mara Lezama, the governor of Quintana Roo, topped the list with a 54.6% approval rating. Conversely, David Monreal, the governor of Zacatecas, ranked last with a 40.3% approval rating.
Partisan Performance
For the sixth consecutive month, the eight opposition governors maintained a higher average approval rating (50.1%) compared to the 24 governors aligned with the official party (47.9%).
Methodology
El Economista conducted an survey among 42,510 Mexican adults aged 18 and above who own smartphones with internet access.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who is Mara Lezama? A: Mara Lezama is the governor of Quintana Roo, a Mexican state known for popular tourist destinations like Cancun and Cozumel.
- Q: Why is David Monreal’s performance noteworthy? A: David Monreal, the governor of Zacatecas, has the lowest approval rating among all governors, which may impact his ability to effectively govern and address the state’s needs.
- Q: What does it mean that opposition governors have a higher average approval rating? A: This suggests that citizens may perceive opposition governors as more responsive to their concerns or more effective in addressing local issues.
- Q: How was the citizen approval data collected? A: The data was gathered through an online survey conducted by El Economista among Mexican adults with smartphones and internet access.
