Morena internal contests for 2027 governorships heat up in Michoacán, Zacatecas and Chihuahua

Former state education secretary Gaby Molina Aguilar is touring Michoacán, urging support for a female governor in the 2027 election and rallying business and community leaders. In Zacatecas, an Electoralia poll shows Verónica Díaz leading Morena’s internal preferences with 32% support, ahead of other aspirants. A separate Electoralia survey highlights Fabiola Alanís as the favored woman candidate among Morena members in Michoacán, holding an 18% share. In Chihuahua, the party faces a split between Cruz Pérez Cuéllar and Andrea Chávez, each representing different strategic approaches ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial race. Local officials, including municipal leaders and regional coordinators, have publicly reaffirmed their backing for Morena’s agenda, underscoring the party’s ongoing internal debate and its impact on upcoming state contests.