Approval rates for Minnesota leaders

Approval rates for Minnesota leaders

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(ABC 6 News) – A recent poll conducted by KSTP gives new insight into what some Minnesotans think about the top leaders in our state.

Governor Tim Walz (D) floats at a 55% approval rating. 39% of Minnesotans disapprove of his performance.

Residents were also asked about Minnesota’s U.S. senators, 54% approve of the job Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) is doing, 33% disapprove.

As for Senator Tina Smith (D), 42% approve of her work and 28% disapprove. About 29% are not sure.

For comparison, President Joe Biden (D) has a 41% approval rating.