Chihuahua electoral reform invalidated by Mexico's Supreme Court

Chihuahua electoral reform Supreme Court of Mexico organized crime intervention Morena party 2027 elections

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) has invalidated key provisions of Chihuahua's electoral reform, which were designed to prevent organized crime from influencing elections. The invalidated measures included the ability to annul elections if criminal intervention was proven and restrictions on candidates with ties to criminal organizations.

Governor Maru Campos and PAN officials criticized the ruling, alleging that the Morena party facilitated the decision by challenging the law in court after failing to vote for it in the state congress. Officials argued that removing these protections leaves the electoral process vulnerable to illicit financing and intimidation by criminal groups.

Amidst this legal dispute, the National Electoral Institute (INE) has officially installed the Chihuahua Local Council to begin preparations for the 2026-2027 electoral cycle. This process will oversee elections for governorship, municipal presidencies, and various legislative seats scheduled for June 6, 2027, with an estimated 3.2 million citizens expected to participate.

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Chihuahua · Marco Bonilla · Maru Campos · Morena · National Electoral Institute · PAN · Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation

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[● 3 SOURCES] The SCJN invalidated provisions of Chihuahua's electoral reform. diario.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · entrelineas.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 3.2 million citizens are expected to vote in the June 6, 2027, elections. nortedigital.mx
[● 5 SOURCES] Morena did not vote for the reform in the Chihuahua Congress. vivirenjuarez.com · www.azulcristalfm.com.mx · juarezhoy.com.mx · juareznoticias.com · entrelineas.com.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] The law prohibited candidates with criminal ties from competing. vivirenjuarez.com · www.azulcristalfm.com.mx · juarezhoy.com.mx · juareznoticias.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Morena challenged the law before the Supreme Court. vivirenjuarez.com · www.azulcristalfm.com.mx · juarezhoy.com.mx · juareznoticias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The INE Chihuahua Local Council has begun work for the 2026-2027 electoral process. nortedigital.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] Chihuahua's law allowed for the annulment of elections if organized crime intervened. vivirenjuarez.com · www.azulcristalfm.com.mx · juarezhoy.com.mx · juareznoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Supreme Court Minister Yasmín Esquivel voted in favor of Chihuahua's position. www.azulcristalfm.com.mx · juarezhoy.com.mx · juareznoticias.com