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State Government Approval Ratings Across Various Regions in Brazil

Quaest surveys reveal approval and disapproval ratings for several Brazilian governors in August 2023.

Archive photo: State Government Approval Ratings Across Various Regions in Brazil
Archive photoPhoto: Assembleia Legislativa do Paraná · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

A survey conducted by Quaest, released on Monday (24), showed varied results regarding state government evaluations in Brazil. In Paraná, 79% of respondents approved of Ratinho Junior's government, while 14% disapproved. The survey was commissioned by RPC, a Globo TV affiliate.

In Rio Grande do Norte, the situation is different: only 43% approve of Fátima Bezerra's government, which has a disapproval rating of 51%. This survey was commissioned by Inter TV Cabugi. When evaluated, 27% of respondents considered her government positive, 30% regular, and 41% negative.

In Alagoas, Paulo Dantas's government registered a 56% approval rating and 28% disapproval, with results released by TV Asa Branca. Other evaluation dimensions indicated 35% positive approval, while 39% considered it regular and 19% negative.

Archive photo: State Government Approval Ratings Across Various Regions in Brazil
Archive photoPhoto: mdic.gov.br · Flickr · BY-SA

In Maranhão, Carlos Brandão's evaluation showed a 54% approval rating and 30% disapproval. The survey was commissioned by TV Mirante and revealed that 35% considered his government positive, 39% regular, and 19% negative.

In Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Couto received a 38% approval rating and 20% disapproval, according to a survey that heard 1,302 people between August 21 and 24. The margin of error is three percentage points, plus or minus.

Finally, the evaluation of Mateus Simões's government in Minas Gerais showed approval ratings of 37% and disapproval ratings of 27%. The survey indicated that 36% did not know or did not respond, and was released on the same date. In terms of assessment, 30% considered his government positive, 30% regular, and 16% negative.