Minnesota Poll: Trump Approval Hits New Low as State Leaders Recover

President Donald Trump’s net approval rating in Minnesota has dropped to negative 28, the lowest figure recorded in 12 KSTP/SurveyUSA polls. This decline occurred as approval ratings for several top state officials improved slightly from earlier measurements this month.

The poll data reveals a sharp increase in negative sentiment toward the president. Fifty-four percent of respondents strongly disapprove of Trump’s job performance, a figure that represents the highest level of strong disapproval seen in recent tracking. The net approval gap had previously stood at negative 20 following the primary elections, indicating a further deterioration in his standing with state voters.

State leaders showed mixed but generally positive movement in their numbers. Outgoing Governor Tim Walz, who had held a net approval rating of negative 14 in the two previous polls, saw his rating rise to negative 10. Currently, 37% of voters strongly disapprove of Walz’s performance. Senator Amy Klobuchar, who is seeking to succeed Walz, moved up from a personal low of positive 6 to positive 8.

Attorney General Keith Ellison’s approval rating also stabilized. After a drop following the primary, his net approval is back to negative 2, a level comparable to his pre-primary standing. The Minnesota Legislature maintained a collective net approval rating of negative 16, a metric that remains flat despite potential record turnover in the State Capitol after the upcoming election.

Cost of living and inflation continue to dominate the list of concerns for voters heading into Election Day. These issues hold the top position by a wide margin. Fraud and healthcare complete the top three issues for the electorate generally.

Specific priorities for incoming officials differ by office. Fraud remains the top concern for the next elected officials overall. For the next governor, improving healthcare access and lowering taxes are the primary goals. Voters want the next U.S. senator to focus on improving healthcare access and protecting Social Security. For the next Attorney General, consumer protection and criminal prosecution rank as the top priorities.

SurveyUSA conducted the research using a mixed-mode methodology that includes landline and cell phone interviews. Responses were weighted to U.S. Census targets for gender, age, and race to ensure the sample reflects the state’s demographic profile.