Recent polling data from YouGov and Catawba College conducted between August 11 and 25, 2025, reveals varying approval ratings for political figures and parties in the United States. In North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper holds a 55% approval rating, an increase of 17 points, with a 38% disapproval rate. His support is strongest among Democrats (85% approve), Black voters (75%), and urban center residents (64%). Conversely, Michael Whatley has a 30% approval rating, down by 4 to 5 points, with 35% disapproving and 35% unfamiliar with him. Former President Donald Trump’s approval in North Carolina stands at 45%, down 9 points since March, with 54% disapproval. Governor Stein maintains a 58-30 approval margin. Nationally, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a net approval rating of -36%, with only 7% approval among Democrats and significant disapproval among independents (-45%). House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a net approval of -18%, with 23% approval among Democrats but negative ratings among independents. The Democratic Party overall has a net favorability of -26%, despite a 69% favorability among Democrats, with independents showing -50%. Government approval remains low, with a 13% approval rating and 67% disapproval, yielding a net rating of -54%. These figures indicate partisan divides and challenges in approval for Democratic leaders and the party among independent and general voters.