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Mexico Holds Sonora Hearing in Electoral Reform Push, Promising a Citizen‑Built Plan to Cut Election Costs

At a public hearing in Hermosillo, the interior secretary said the proposal will be built from citizen input rather than a prewritten bill.

Overview

  • The Presidential Commission for an Electoral Reform convened a public hearing in Hermosillo as part of its nationwide consultation effort.
  • Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez said there is no draft initiative and emphasized lowering the fiscal burden of elections while upholding transparency, legality, impartiality, objectivity and certainty.
  • Officials highlighted plans to modernize electoral operations by incorporating digital and technological tools and to ensure fair representation with respect for minorities.
  • The process invites participation from experts, students, social leaders and citizens across all states, with hearings ongoing and a first draft targeted for January 2026.
  • Sonora governor Alfonso Durazo hosted and endorsed the forum, as officials acknowledged public concerns about institutional impacts and noted any eventual proposal will face congressional debate.