Mexico's INE proposes 1,000 ballots per position for special polling stations in 2027 elections

Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) is preparing to allocate 1,000 ballots for each elected position at special polling stations for the upcoming 2026-2027 electoral process. The proposal, to be submitted to the General Council by the Electoral Organization Commission, aims to ensure sufficient voting materials for citizens outside their usual electoral sections.

This decision is based on continuity from previous electoral cycles, where the provision of 1,000 ballots per position was found to adequately serve transit voters. Technical studies conducted since 2020 have supported this standard operational figure, which has been maintained in the 2020-2021, 2023-2024 elections, and subsequent local contests.

The Electoral Organization Commission, comprising Blanca Cruz, Martín Faz, and Arturo Chávez, highlighted institutional analysis on the evolving voting patterns in special polling stations. They emphasized that the operational and logistical aspects have been considered to ensure the workload is manageable for election officials on election day and during the vote count.

Furthermore, the INE has also approved a Single Polling Station Model for the 2026-2027 elections. This model aims to consolidate federal and local voting at a single location, adhering to principles of certainty, legality, and transparency. The initiative also seeks to enhance coordination with local electoral bodies, ensure accessibility at polling station sites, and promote the inclusion of historically marginalized groups.

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With this determination, the Electoral Organization Commission reinforces the certainty and legality in the operation of Special Polling Stations, ensuring that citizens in transit can exercise their vote under conditions of equality and transparency, and submits to the General Council the definitive approval of this agreement for its application on the Electoral Day of 2027.