Decoding Mexico's Complex Judicial Elections: A Voter's Guide

Mexico Holds Crucial Judicial Elections: A Guide to Understanding the Voting Process Mexico is holding an important election this June 1st, 2025, to fill 881 judicial positions. Over 3,400 candidates are vying for these crucial roles. The election process, however, is complex, and many citizens may be unsure of how to cast their vote effectively. This guide will walk you through the process, based on a recent N+ video tutorial. The ballot is divided into sections for male and female candidates, listed alphabetically. Next to each candidate's name is a number. Voters select their preferred candidates by writing the corresponding numbers in designated spaces on the ballot. Acronyms like "PE," "PL," "PJ," and "EF" indicate whether a candidate was proposed by the Executive, Legislative, Judicial branches, or is an incumbent seeking re-election. "It's important to understand that each ballot has two parts—one for women and one for men," explains Fernanda Caso, journalist for N+. "You must select five women and four men." The video clearly shows how to select candidates using the number system. This election is particularly complex, and the N+ video provides a valuable public service by clarifying the voting process and empowering citizens to participate effectively. The detailed explanation of the ballot format and voting instructions ensures that voters can confidently exercise their right to choose their judicial representatives.