Mexico praises the 'success' of its first judicial elections despite 13% turnout

President Claudia Sheinbaum praised the outcome of Mexico’s first popular election of judges, calling it a success despite low voter turnout. According to the National Electoral Institute, only about 13 percent of the country’s 100 million eligible voters participated.

The vote marked a historic shift, taking place one year after Mexico became the only country in the world to elect all judges and magistrates by popular vote. Approximately 13 million citizens cast ballots to select ministers, magistrates, and judges.

Authorities reported that the process was transparent, with candidates chosen by professional commissions representing all three branches of government. Turnout estimates, based on a random sampling of polling stations, ranged from 12.57 to 13.32 percent.