First Judicial Elections — Judges Voted By Citizens

Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections in June 2025, with citizens voting on candidates for the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and federal judgeships. Critics argued the process was chaotic, dominated by Morena-allied candidates, and lacked meaningful vetting. The U.S. government issued travel advisories related to uncertainty about judicial independence. International legal bodies monitored with concern. The elections reshaped Mexico's judiciary in a matter unprecedented in modern democratic history.