Overview

• Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez are the leading candidates in Mexico's presidential race.
• Sheinbaum is favored to win, aligning closely with outgoing President López Obrador's policies.
• The election occurs amidst unprecedented violence against political candidates and officials.
• Mexico's gender parity laws have accelerated women's political representation, unlike in the U.S.
• Key issues for the new president include cartel violence, economic challenges, and U.S. relations.