Mexico City Poised for Historic Judicial Elections

Mexico City Holds Breath as Judicial Elections Loom Mexico City is gearing up for its first-ever judicial elections on June 1st, 2025. The elections, a significant step in reforming the country's judicial system, will see citizens casting ballots for 881 federal positions. In Mexico City, voters will have an even greater say, choosing candidates for a total of 137 positions. The voting process will commence at 8 am and continue for ten hours. "Voters in Mexico City will receive nine ballots," explains Karen Torres of Eje Central Noticias, "allowing them to participate in the selection of up to 137 positions." The INE (Instituto Nacional Electoral) has announced that the results of the election will be announced on June 15th following an extraordinary session of the General Council. The process is designed to be efficient, with voting expected to take around 10 minutes per person. However, several states, including Durango, Veracruz, Estado de Mexico, Nuevo Leon, Sonora, and San Luis Potosi, will be observing 'ley seca' (dry law) on election day. This election marks a significant step towards strengthening Mexico's judiciary and ensuring its independence. The high voter turnout and the smooth conduct of the election are expected to contribute to a more transparent and accountable judicial system.