Claudia Sheinbaum Set to Become Mexico’s First Female President, PREP Shows Lead
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to be Mexico's first female president. Morena and allies also secure a congressional majority. Electoral results are balanced at the Northern border municipalities.
In the border municipalities, the result is diverse, and partisan domination is localized.
INE announces Claudia Sheinbaum Set to Become Mexico’s First Female President, PREP Shows Lead
Fernando Rocha, Milenio.- Claudia Sheinbaum, representing Morena, PT, and PVEM, is poised to become Mexico's first female president, according to preliminary results from INE’s quick count. With a significant lead, Sheinbaum has secured over 30 points ahead of her nearest rival in the presidential race. During a speech at Plaza de la Constitución, she acknowledged the historical significance of her victory. She extended gratitude towards her opponents, Xóchil Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez, for accepting her electoral success. The INE’s quick count is an early indicator, not the final result, setting a profound precedent for future electoral processes in Mexico.
Morena and Allies Secure Majority in Mexican Congress, Preliminary Results Show
Carlos Álvarez Acevedo, Zeta Magazine.- Guadalupe Taddei Zavala, president advisor of the National Electoral Institute (INE), announced that Morena, along with its coalition partners, has secured a majority of seats in both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies according to preliminary quick count results. The count, covering 67.3% of polling stations, suggests Morena could hold between 57 and 60 Senate seats and 233 to 251 seats in the Chamber of Deputies, dominating this electoral cycle. This preliminary outcome sets the stage for the incoming administration, emphasizing a robust projection of the electorate's will as the country anticipates the official district computations starting June 5.
Morena leads the vote in seven of the nine governorships at stake
Morena
Chiapas
Mexico City
Morelos
Tabasco
Puebla
Veracruz
Yucatan
PRI, PAN, PRD Coalition
Guanajuato
Citizen Movement
Jalisco
Analysis of Electoral Results in Border Municipalities of Mexico
The electoral results in the municipalities of the border states of Mexico show a varied political panorama. Morena dominates in Baja California with all the seats and has a strong presence in Baja California Sur and Tamaulipas. In contrast, PRI-PAN-PRD is the strongest in Chihuahua and Coahuila, showing a solid support base. Nuevo León stands out for its political diversity, notably representing the Citizen Movement and the main coalitions. Sonora and Chihuahua exhibit competitive diversity with significant participations of 'Others', indicating a multi-party scenario. While Morena maintains considerable influence in several states, the PRI-PAN-PRD alliance and other minor parties also show strength and competitiveness, reflecting a complex political dynamic in the border region.
Here is a detailed analysis by state:
Baja California
Total municipalities: 5
Distribution of municipalities: Morena completely dominates the 5 municipalities. Other parties or coalitions are not represented.
Baja California Sur
Total municipalities: 5
Distribution of municipalities: Morena has the majority with 4 municipalities, while PRI-PAN-PRD achieves one municipality.
Sonora
Total municipalities: 81
Distribution of municipalities: Morena obtains 37 municipalities, followed by PRI-PAN-PRD with 17 municipalities. Movimiento Ciudadano also has a significant presence with seven municipalities. Nineteen municipalities are categorized under 'Other', suggesting considerable political diversity.
Chihuahua
Total municipalities: 67
Distribution of municipalities: PRI-PAN-PRD is the dominant group with 41 municipalities, significantly more than Morena, which has 16. The other parties have a smaller presence.
Coahuila
Total municipalities: 38
Distribution of municipalities: PRI-PAN-PRD has a substantial majority with 31 municipalities. Morena achieves only five municipalities, showing less support in this region.
Nuevo Leon
Total municipalities: 51
Distribution of municipalities: PRI-PAN-PRD has 23 municipalities and Morena 7, but Movimiento Ciudadano is also strong with 16 municipalities. This state shows a more competitive and diverse political landscape.
Tamaulipas
Total municipalities: 43
Distribution of municipalities: Morena leads with 24 municipalities compared to the 17 of PRI-PAN-PRD.