Fact check: How does Mike Lee's approval rating compare to other U.S. senators?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, Mike Lee maintains a 45-46% approval rating among Utah voters, with disapproval ratings ranging from 33-45% ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The most recent data from March 2025 shows Lee with a 46% approval and 33% disapproval rating, indicating a net positive approval among his constituents ^[1]. Earlier data from June 2023 showed a more evenly split electorate with 45% approval and 45% disapproval ^[2].

Critically, none of the sources provide direct comparisons to other U.S. senators' approval ratings, which is the core question being asked. The analyses focus exclusively on Lee's standing within Utah rather than his relative position among the 100 U.S. senators.

Lee's approval appears strongly polarized along partisan lines, with consistent support from conservative voters and consistent disapproval from liberal voters ^[2]. Recent controversial social media posts about Minnesota shootings drew criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, including Sen. Dick Durbin and former RNC Chair Michael Steele ^[4], which could potentially impact his approval ratings going forward.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question seeks comparative data that is completely absent from all available sources. To properly answer how Lee's approval rating compares to other senators, we would need:

• National polling data comparing all 100 U.S. senators' approval ratings
• Regional comparisons with senators from similar conservative states
• Historical context showing how Lee's numbers compare to typical senatorial approval ranges
• Methodology differences between state-specific and national polling

The analyses reveal that Lee's approval may be artificially inflated or deflated depending on the timing of polling relative to controversial incidents. Recent social media controversies that drew bipartisan criticism ^{[5] [6] [4]} suggest his approval could fluctuate significantly based on his public statements and actions.

Conservative media and Republican Party leadership would benefit from emphasizing Lee's positive approval numbers within Utah, while Democratic opposition and critics would benefit from highlighting the controversies and bipartisan criticism he faces.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself contains no factual misinformation, as it simply asks for comparative data. However, it assumes that comparative approval rating data exists and is readily available, which the analyses demonstrate is not the case.

The question could be misleading by implication if it suggests that Lee's approval rating can be meaningfully compared to other senators without proper context about:

• Different polling methodologies used across states
• Varying political landscapes in different states
• Timing of polls relative to controversial events

The framing of the question as a straightforward comparison may oversimplify the complex nature of senatorial approval ratings, which are heavily influenced by state-specific factors, partisan composition of constituencies, and timing of polling relative to current events.