Special Report
Senators Who Became More Popular in the Last Year
June 11, 2022 6:00 pm
4. Senator Alex Padilla of California (D)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +9 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 46% approve; 25% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 37% approve; 22% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2023 (seeking re-election)
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in California: 55.7% (5th lowest)
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3. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska (R)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +10 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 45% approve; 45% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 35% approve; 50% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2023 (seeking re-election)
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in Alaska: 62.4% (25th lowest)
2. Senator John Thune of South Dakota (R)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +11 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 62% approve; 28% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 51% approve; 39% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2023 (seeking re-election)
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in South Dakota: 57.7% (9th lowest)
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1. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia (D)
> 1-yr. change in approval rating: +17 pct. points
> Q1 2022 popularity: 57% approve; 35% disapprove
> Q1 2021 popularity: 40% approve; 51% disapprove
> Current term ends: 2025
> Nov. 2020 voter participation in West Virginia: 55.3% (2nd lowest)
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