Sheinbaum to Present Final Electoral Reform Amid Coalition Disagreements

President Sheinbaum is set to reveal the final version of the electoral reform project tomorrow, February 25, 2026, despite ongoing disagreements with her allies, the PT and PVEM. Leaders from Morena, PVEM, and PT met at the National Palace to seek consensus on the reform.

Key points

• PVEM coordinator Carlos Puente affirmed the legislative alliance with Morena and PT is 'stronger than ever' ahead of the debate.
• Key pillars of Sheinbaum's proposal include reducing the cost of elections, changes to proportional representation, and cutting party budgets.
• Morena Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña urged allies to support the initiative, emphasizing the need to guarantee representation for minorities.
• A point of contention involves modifying how plurinominal positions are chosen, requiring candidates to campaign for votes.
• Ricardo Monreal, Morena coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, expressed confidence that prudence would prevail among allies.

Why it matters

The presentation of the final electoral reform text marks a critical juncture for the ruling coalition, testing its unity on significant changes to Mexico's electoral system.