Even during a contested general election cycle and amidst a contentious political climate, Governor Kay Ivey boasts a sky-high approval rating.

According to data released Wednesday by Morning Consult, Ivey remains the third most popular governor in the nation.

The polling, which covered quarter three of 2018 and was conducted July 1 through September 25, showed that 65 percent of registered voters in Alabama approve of Ivey, while only 18 percent disapprove. The poll has a margin of error of only one percent.
Only Massachusetts’ Charlie Baker and Maryland’s Larry Hogan have higher approval ratings than Ivey, with Baker at 70 percent and Hogan at 67.

This comes as more good news for Ivey’s campaign against Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox. Recent polling has shown Ivey with a 20 – 25 point lead, and Morning Consult’s approval ratings also track with recent polling released for the respective reelection bids of Baker and Hogan.

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn