PRI Alliance Poised for Coahuila Congress Majority

The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and its ally, the Democratic Unity of Coahuila (UDC), are poised to dominate the Coahuila Congress, securing a majority with an estimated 17 out of 25 seats. Preliminary results from the Program of Preliminary Electoral Results (PREP) indicate the alliance swept all 16 majority-representative seats, capturing 55% of the vote.

Based on these initial figures, the PRI is expected to secure 15 seats, with the UDC taking one majority-representative seat and an additional proportional representation seat. This would give the alliance a strong hold on the legislature. Morena, a rising political force, is projected to gain five proportional representation seats with 22.5% of the vote, while its ally, the Labor Party (PT), is expected to secure one seat with 3.6% of the vote.

In a significant shift, the newly formed New Ideas party could claim two proportional representation seats with 5.8% of the vote. Conversely, the National Action Party (PAN), a major player in the current legislature with five seats, faces a complete loss of representation, having garnered only 2.1% of the vote. The Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), which currently holds two seats, is also expected to be shut out.

The official district count and distribution of proportional representation seats will be finalized by the Electoral Institute of Coahuila (IEC) on Wednesday, following the validation of the election. This outcome signals a major political realignment in Coahuila, with the PRI and UDC alliance consolidating power.