Mexico INE sets 2027 federal election calendar

The National Electoral Institute (INE) has approved the comprehensive plan and calendar for the 2026-2027 Federal Electoral Process in Mexico. The federal election day is scheduled for Sunday, June 6, 2027, which will coincide with local elections across all 32 entities in the country.

The election will involve the renewal of the 500 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. Key dates in the approved timeline include the start of the formal electoral process on September 10, 2026, and the period for party precampaigns from January 4 to February 12, 2027. Additionally, the deadline for citizens turning 18 by the election day to process their voting credentials is January 25, 2027.