Mexico - June 2024
Mexico holds general elections
On 2 June, more than 20,000 public officials were chosen in general elections (including members of federal and local legislatures, governors, mayors and council members). Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was elected as Mexico’s first woman president, with 59.4 per cent of votes. Sheinbaum ran as candidate for the “Sigamos Haciendo Historia” coalition, which includes the ruling party, Morena. Voter turnout was 60.9 per cent (a slight decrease from the previous general election). Gender-parity in candidacies and in access to political participation is protected in the constitution. In 2019, “Parity in everything” was adopted as a permanent principle for all branches of government. Gender parity is expected in the elected membership of both chambers of Congress.
In Congress, the Morena party and allies obtained a clear advantage over other political parties and are expected to attain a supermajority that could facilitate the adoption of constitutional reforms. International observers, including the Organization of American States, acknowledged that the elections had taken place without significant incidents, but expressed concern over the levels of political violence, and the impact of such violence in deterring citizen participation.
Sources: Instituto Nacional Electoral, OAS, Milenio, Gobierno de Mexico
