Luis Ernesto Munguía González, mayor of Puerto Vallarta, has been ranked the highest-rated mayor in Jalisco, according to the latest survey by the polling firm Statistical Research Corporation (SRC). The June 2025 survey shows Munguía with a citizen approval rating of 63.7%.
The study was conducted from June 22 to 24 through 1,000 telephone interviews per municipality. The survey carries a margin of error of ±3.8% and a confidence level of 95%. According to SRC, the results reflect current public opinion regarding mayoral performance in Jalisco’s major cities.
Top-Ranked Mayors in Jalisco
Following Munguía in the rankings are:
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Laura Pérez (Tlaquepaque) – 62.4%
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Verónica Delgadillo (Guadalajara) – 60.3%
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Deysi Hernández (Ocotlán) – 60.1%
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Juan José Frangie (Zapopan) – 59.2%
Miguel Esquivias of Tepatitlán de Morelos also appears on the list with a 59.0% approval rating, making him the highest-rated PAN mayor in the state.
Lowest-Rated Mayors
At the other end of the spectrum, the lowest approval ratings were recorded by:
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Gerardo Quirino (Tlajomulco) – 50.2%
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Elena Farías (El Salto) – 46.7%, the only mayor on the list with less than 50% support
About the Polling Firm
SRC positions itself as a leading public opinion and market research firm in Mexico. Since 2023, the company claims a 90% accuracy rate and has conducted over 2,100 studies for political parties, government entities, businesses, and media organizations. Their methodology combines both traditional and digital data collection techniques.