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Guanajuato launches 2026-27 electoral process, with 46 mayors and 330 judicial posts at stake

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Guanajuato has opened the electoral process for renewing its 46 municipal governments, state Congress and judiciary.
  • Eight political parties and independent candidates will compete in elections scheduled for June 6, 2027.
  • The state electoral authority called for an issues-based campaign, while the government said it would address security requests from candidates.

Guanajuato has formally begun its 2026-27 electoral process, a contest that will include the renewal of all 46 municipalities and the state Congress, as well as judicial positions for the first time.

The elections, scheduled for June 6, 2027, will determine 46 municipal presidencies, 36 local legislative seats and 330 judicial positions. Eight political parties and independent candidates are expected to take part.

At the installation of the General Council of Guanajuato’s electoral institute, its president, Brenda Canchola Elizarraraz, called for a campaign centered on proposals and debate. She also highlighted compliance with gender quotas, women’s political participation and affirmative-action measures.

We have a highly important electoral process ahead of us. The IEEG is ready.

· Brenda Canchola ElizarrarazThe president of Guanajuato’s electoral institute spoke during the installation of the General Council for the 2026-27 process.

Canchola urged residents to inform themselves, follow the process and participate actively, freely and responsibly. “We have a highly important electoral process ahead of us. The IEEG is ready,” she said.

Government Secretary Jorge Daniel Jiménez Lona said the state executive would respond to security requests from candidates. He said protecting candidates would be a priority and added, “We cannot minimize any request. We will remain very attentive, facilitate matters and do what is required of us.”

We cannot minimize any request. We will remain very attentive, facilitate matters and do what is required of us.

· Jorge Daniel Jiménez LonaGuanajuato’s government secretary described the state’s planned response to candidates’ security requests.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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