Overview of the Approval Ratings for Mexico’s Governors
The national average approval rating for Mexico’s governors and the head of the capital city’s government has increased, rising from 48.5% in July to 50% in August. This is the first time this year that the approval rating has reached this figure.
Top and Bottom Performers
According to the “Mitofsky Ranking: Mexico’s Governors and Governess on Citizen Approval” monthly measurement conducted for El Economista, Clara Brugada, the head of Mexico City’s government, topped the list with a 55.8% approval rating. Meanwhile, Javier May, the governor of Tabasco, had the lowest approval rating at 41%.
Detailed Analysis
The analysis also revealed that only 12 state governors received a “high” approval rating, ranging from 50 to 60 points. In contrast, 20 local executives had a “medium” approval rating, between 49 and 40 points.
Political Divide
Among the 24 states aligned with the ruling party, the average approval rating was 49.5%. In contrast, the eight states governed by opposition parties had an approval rating of 51.5%.
Methodology
The survey was conducted among 81,294 Mexican adults aged 18 and above who have access to the internet via smartphones.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current average approval rating for Mexico’s governors? The national average approval rating for Mexico’s governors and the head of the capital city’s government is now 50%.
- Who are the top and bottom performers in terms of approval ratings? Clara Brugada, the head of Mexico City’s government, leads with a 55.8% approval rating, while Javier May, the governor of Tabasco, trails with 41%.
- How do approval ratings differ between states aligned with the ruling party and opposition parties? The average approval rating for states governed by the ruling party is 49.5%, while opposition-governed states have an average approval rating of 51.5%.
