Mainers are divided in their opinion of Gov. Janet Mills’ performance, with 49% disapproving and 48% approving, according to a recent poll by the University of New Hampshire. This disapproval rating is the highest since she took office in 2019. The poll, conducted in February, included 855 participants and has a margin of error of 3.4 percentage points.
For those who disapprove of Mills, the top issue is her handling of the budget, while those who approve cite abortion as their main reason. When asked about the most important problems facing the state, housing was the top concern, followed by the cost of living, the state budget, and jobs.
There is a political divide on education, with Democrats and independents rating the quality of education more positively than Republicans. Additionally, most Mainers support a state budget proposal to raise the cigarette tax by $1 per pack.
Overall, Gov. Mills’ approval rating is nearly split down the middle, with a slightly higher percentage of disapproval. The poll results suggest that the governor’s handling of the budget, housing, and education are important issues for Mainers, while her approach to abortion and the COVID-19 pandemic are factors influencing those who approve of her performance.
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