Mexico's 2025 Judicial Elections: Low Turnout Casts Doubt on Results

Mexico's 2025 Judicial Elections: Low Turnout and Annulled Votes Raise Concerns Mexico City – The 2025 Mexican judicial elections concluded with surprisingly low voter participation and a significant number of annulled votes, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the results. The National Electoral Institute (INE) reported a voter turnout of only 12.9%, with 1.4 million votes being annulled – 11% of total ballots cast. This is one of the lowest turnouts in the country's electoral history. Hugo Aguilar Ortiz was elected president of the Supreme Court. However, his victory is overshadowed by the low participation. "The low turnout raises serious questions about the representativeness of the elected officials," said political analyst Maria Sanchez. The high number of annulled votes also casts doubt on the election's validity. The INE is currently investigating the reasons behind the low turnout and the high number of annulled ballots. The video from Azteca Noticias shows numerous ballots with messages indicating voter dissatisfaction. The situation highlights the need for electoral reform to improve voter participation and confidence in the process. The long-term impact of this election on the Mexican judicial system remains to be seen.