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Here are the 5 most and least popular governors in America, according to their constituents

The poll surveyed more than 195,000 registered voters across the country between April 1 and July 10, 2017.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

Chris Christie, the embattled New Jersey Republican, is holding on to his title as the country's most unpopular governor, according to a new poll of his constituents.

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Sixty-nine percent of New Jersey voters disapprove of Christie, while just a quarter approve — making him the least popular governor in America over the last 20 years and the least popular in New Jersey history.

The Republican governor of a blue state, Christie has faced dismal job approval ratings for many months, helped along by the criminal convictions of two of his former aides in the

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1. Massachusetts Republican Charlie Baker

Approve: 71%

Disapprove: 17%

2. Maryland Republican Larry Hogan

Approve: 68%

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Disapprove: 16%

3. Wyoming Republican Matt Mead

Approve: 67%

Disapprove: 15%

4. North Dakota Republican Doug Burgum

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Approve: 66%

Disapprove: 15%

5. South Dakota Republican Dennis Daugaard

Approve: 65%

Disapprove: 25%

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And now for the least popular:

1. New Jersey Republican Chris Christie

Disapprove: 69%

Approve: 25%

2. Kansas Republican Sam Brownback

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Disapprove: 66%

Approve: 25%

3. Connecticut Democrat Dan Malloy

Disapprove: 64%

Approve: 29%

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5. Oklahoma Republican Mary Fallin

Disapprove: 55%

Approve: 35%

5. Michigan Republican Rick Snyder

Disapprove: 52%

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Approve: 38%

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