Special Report

Senators Who Became More Popular in the Last Year

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9. Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma (R)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +3 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 53% approve; 31% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 50% approve; 32% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2027
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in Oklahoma: 55.5% (4th lowest)

8. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky (R)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +4 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 33% approve; 60% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 29% approve; 66% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2027
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in Kentucky: 65.3% (15th highest)

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7. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida (R)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +4 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 52% approve; 37% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 48% approve; 38% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2023 (seeking re-election)
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in Florida: 56.4% (7th lowest)

6. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California (D)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +5 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 47% approve; 35% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 42% approve; 38% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2025
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in California: 55.7% (5th lowest)

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5. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota (R)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +7 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 61% approve; 28% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 54% approve; 36% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2027
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in South Dakota: 57.7% (9th lowest)

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