Overview and Key Findings
The average approval rating for the 31 governors and the Chief of Government of Mexico City stood at 48.1% in April, marking the lowest point in two years following a similarly low 47.8% approval rate in April 2023 among their constituents.
According to the “Mitofsky Ranking: Mexico’s Governors and Governoras on Citizen Approval,” conducted for El Economista, 22 governors saw a decrease in their approval ratings, nine experienced an increase, and one maintained the same level from March.
Only six governors achieved “high approval,” with ratings above 50 points, while 24 fell into the “medium” category, with ratings between 40 and 50 points. Mara Lezama, a Morenista governor of Quintana Roo, led the high approval rankings with 53.4%, although her rating dropped by one point from the previous month.
Javier May, another Morenista governor of Tabasco, ranked last with 42.5%, which was an improvement of over 1.1% from March.
Approval Ratings by Political Affiliation
Morena-affiliated governors had an approval rating of 47.8%, which was lower than the 49.1% approval rating for their eight opposition counterparts.
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Key Figures and Their Impact
Mara Lezama, a prominent Morenista governor of Quintana Roo, has maintained her position as the highest-approved governor with 53.4%. Despite a slight decrease from the previous month, her leadership continues to be influential in one of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations.
Javier May, the governor of Tabasco and a fellow Morenista, saw an improvement in his approval rating from March. Although he still ranks last with 42.5%, this increase indicates potential for better performance and constituent satisfaction.
Contextual Background
Mexico’s governors play a crucial role in shaping their respective states’ policies, development, and overall well-being. The approval ratings reflect citizens’ satisfaction with their governors’ performance, which can impact future elections and political dynamics.
Mara Lezama, as the governor of Quintana Roo—home to popular tourist destinations like Cancun and Cozumel—has a significant impact on the region’s economy, infrastructure, and environmental preservation. Her high approval rating underscores her effectiveness in addressing these critical areas.
Javier May, governing Tabasco, faces challenges related to environmental conservation and infrastructure development. Despite his lower approval rating, the recent improvement suggests that May might be making progress in addressing these concerns.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the overall approval rating for Mexico’s governors in April 2025? The average approval rating for the 31 governors and the Chief of Government of Mexico City was 48.1%.
- Which governor leads in approval ratings? Mara Lezama, the Morenista governor of Quintana Roo, leads with 53.4% approval.
- Which governor ranks the lowest in approval ratings? Javier May, the Morenista governor of Tabasco, ranks last with 42.5% approval.
- How many governors experienced an increase in approval ratings? Nine governors saw an improvement in their approval ratings.
- What is the difference in approval ratings between Morena-affiliated governors and their opposition counterparts? Morena-affiliated governors had an approval rating of 47.8%, while their opposition counterparts had a 49.1% approval rating.
