UMBC Poll: Marylanders opinions on Moore, Trump, state’s economy largely unchanged since February
A new poll from University of Maryland-Baltimore County provides insight on Gov. Wes Moore and President Donald Trump’s approval ratings and other political categories.The November poll found 52% approve of the job Moore is doing, while 44% don’t approve. Moore has the same approval rating as February 2025 and a slightly higher disapproval rating in the same timeframe.| READ: Part 1 of November 2025 UMBC pollMoore’s approval rating, like Trump’s, remains sharply divided along political lines.Trump’s approval rating in the state is 67% compared to 32% who approve of the job he’s doing. More Republicans in Maryland disapprove of the job Trump is doing than Democrats who approve of his job performance.In terms of the state’s direction, 48% of Marylanders believe the state is on the wrong track, compared to 40% who say the state is on the right track. The figures are roughly similar to the February poll.Marylanders’ opinions on the economy also remain largely unchanged since February, with 69% rating the economy as “poor” or fair.” Thirty percent rated the economy “good” or “excellent.”Most people said taxes and government spending were their biggest concern about the economy (28%), followed by the government shutdown and national policy (19%) and inflation or cost of living (13%).
A new poll from University of Maryland-Baltimore County provides insight on Gov. Wes Moore and President Donald Trump’s approval ratings and other political categories.
The November poll found 52% approve of the job Moore is doing, while 44% don’t approve. Moore has the same approval rating as February 2025 and a slightly higher disapproval rating in the same timeframe.
| READ: Part 1 of November 2025 UMBC poll
Moore’s approval rating, like Trump’s, remains sharply divided along political lines.
Trump’s approval rating in the state is 67% compared to 32% who approve of the job he’s doing. More Republicans in Maryland disapprove of the job Trump is doing than Democrats who approve of his job performance.
In terms of the state’s direction, 48% of Marylanders believe the state is on the wrong track, compared to 40% who say the state is on the right track. The figures are roughly similar to the February poll.
Marylanders’ opinions on the economy also remain largely unchanged since February, with 69% rating the economy as “poor” or fair.” Thirty percent rated the economy “good” or “excellent.”
Most people said taxes and government spending were their biggest concern about the economy (28%), followed by the government shutdown and national policy (19%) and inflation or cost of living (13%).