Special Report
America's Most and Least Popular Senators
November 5, 2019 6:17 pm
Last Updated: January 15, 2020 2:00 pm
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81. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) of Nevada
> Popularity: 41% approve; 30% disapprove
> Assumed office: 1/3/2017
> Current term ends: 2023
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in NV: 43.3% (4th lowest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 4.6% (7th highest)
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82. Sen. Ronald Harold “Ron” Johnson (R) of Wisconsin
> Popularity: 41% approve; 32% disapprove
> Assumed office: 1/3/2011
> Current term ends: 2023
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in WI: 62.6% (3rd highest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 3% (11th lowest)
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83. Sen. Doug Jones (D) of Alabama
> Popularity: 41% approve; 36% disapprove
> Assumed office: 1/3/2018
> Current term ends: 2021
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in AL: 48.8% (22nd lowest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 3.9% (21st highest)
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84. Sen. Rob Portman (R) of Ohio
> Popularity: 40% approve; 32% disapprove
> Assumed office: 1/3/2011
> Current term ends: 2023
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in OH: 51.1% (23rd highest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 4.6% (7th highest)
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85. Sen. Michael Bennet (D) of Colorado
> Popularity: 40% approve; 33% disapprove
> Assumed office: 1/22/2009
> Current term ends: 2023
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in CO: 53.8% (12th highest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 3.3% (15th lowest)
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86. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) of Alaska
> Popularity: 40% approve; 39% disapprove
> Assumed office: 12/20/2002
> Current term ends: 2023
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in AK: 50.2% (25th highest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 6.6% (the highest)
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87. Sen. Rand Paul (R) of Kentucky
> Popularity: 40% approve; 40% disapprove
> Assumed office: 1/3/2011
> Current term ends: 2023
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in KY: 51.8% (21st highest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 4.3% (10th highest)
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88. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D) of Nevada
> Popularity: 39% approve; 31% disapprove
> Assumed office: 1/3/2019
> Current term ends: 2025
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in NV: 43.3% (4th lowest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 4.6% (7th highest)
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89. Sen. Dick Durbin (D) of Illinois
> Popularity: 39% approve; 36% disapprove (tied)
> Assumed office: 1/3/1997
> Current term ends: 2021
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in IL: 48.7% (20th lowest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 4.3% (10th highest)
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90. Sen. Pat Toomey (R) of Pennsylvania
> Popularity: 39% approve; 36% disapprove (tied)
> Assumed office: 1/3/2011
> Current term ends: 2023
> Nov. 2018 voter participation in PA: 52.1% (18th highest)
> 2018 state unemployment: 4.3% (10th highest)
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