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Mexico’s Congress Puts 2026 Electoral Reform at the Top of the Agenda and Rejects Fast-Track

Leaders signal open consultations, extended debate ahead of the president’s proposal.

Overview

  • Senate president Laura Itzel Castillo said the electoral package will be the centerpiece of the February 2026 ordinary session and will receive a deep, unrushed review comparable in scope to the recent judicial reform.
  • Chamber of Deputies president Kenia López Rabadán warned that a fast-track would be a serious mistake and called for open‑parliament forums to hear NGOs, academics, parties, citizens, and electoral authorities.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she will submit her electoral initiative around mid‑January, setting the stage for congressional debate in the new session.
  • Castillo indicated the discussion could include lowering campaign spending under an austerity approach while maintaining proportional representation for political minorities if seat numbers are adjusted.
  • Addressing oversight concerns, Castillo noted the Senate is audited by the federal auditor and acknowledged the need to strengthen transparency, particularly within the Jucopo.