Overview of the Ranking and Its Significance
The Mitofsky Ranking for El Economista, which tracks the approval ratings of governors and governoras in Mexico, has reported that 48.5% of the population approved of their governor in July, maintaining the same percentage as in June.
High, Medium, and Low Approval Ratings
Out of the 32 governors included in the ranking, 11 have high approval ratings, 20 have medium ratings, and only one governor, David Monreal of Zacatecas, received a low rating (39.8%) in July.
- 15 governors saw an increase in their approval ratings.
- 15 governors experienced a decrease in their ratings.
- Two governors maintained the same approval levels.
Top-Performing Governors in July
The ranking for July was led by three female governors: Mara Lezama of Aguascalientes with 54.9%, Tere Jiménez with 53.6%, and Clara Brugada with 53.4%.
Approval Ratings by Political Affiliation
The 24 governors aligned with the ruling party maintained an average approval rating of 47.9%, unchanged from June. Meanwhile, the eight opposing governors to Morena received an approval rating of 51.2%, a tenth of a percentage point higher than the previous month.
Methodology Note
Note: The survey was conducted among 67,716 Mexican adults aged 18 and above who use smartphones with internet access.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the Mitofsky Ranking for El Economista?
A: It is a tracking system that measures the approval ratings of governors and governoras in Mexico.
- Q: How has the overall approval rating changed from June to July?
A: The approval rating remained steady at 48.5%.
- Q: How many governors have high, medium, and low approval ratings?
A: Eleven governors have high approval ratings, twenty have medium ratings, and only David Monreal of Zacatecas has a low rating.
- Q: Who led the ranking in July?
A: The top three positions were held by female governors Mara Lezama of Aguascalientes, Tere Jiménez, and Clara Brugada.
- Q: How do approval ratings differ based on political affiliation?
A: Governors aligned with the ruling party maintained an average approval rating of 47.9%, while opposing governors to Morena received slightly higher ratings at 51.2%.
