Introduction
In our country, it is urgently necessary and indispensable to implement a Judicial Reform to put an end to corruption, nepotism, and the exorbitant perks associated with the darkest of the three powers that constitute our State. However, the way in which the other two powers have attempted to democratize this shadowy third power through voting methods seems absurd, at the very least.
The Purpose of This Article
This article does not aim to support the right-wing opposition against the unprecedented electoral process in which, for the first time in our nation’s history, citizens will have the opportunity to choose members of the Judicial Power. Instead, it seeks to address the complicated voting procedure that could discourage voters from participating.
The Upcoming Elections
On June 1, 881 positions within the nation’s justice system will be up for grabs. Among these are 3,423 known candidates and contenders, mostly recognized within their communities and among their families. However, it is unlikely that they have sufficient prestige among the populations of the jurisdictions for which they are aspiring.
Election Details
- Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (SCJN): 9 positions, 64 candidates
- Tribunal de Disciplina Judicial (TDJ): 5 positions, 38 candidates
- Salas Regionales del Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federación: 15 positions, 96 candidates
- Juzgados de Distrito: 386 positions, 1,570 candidates (50% will be elected)
- Tribunales de Circuito: 464 positions, 1,640 candidates (50% will be elected)
- Sala Superior del Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federación (TEPJF): 2 positions, 15 candidates (70% will be elected in 2027)
The “Accordion” Voting Issue
With a plethora of largely unknown candidates, some state governments and political parties have resorted to distributing lists of candidates supportive of their cause, a method the National Electoral Institute (INE) has termed “accordion voting” and deemed an electoral offense.
A Fair Voting Solution
To guide voters without resorting to the “accordion” method, this article suggests a well-known student tactic for multiple-choice questions: using a coin to randomly select answers. After all, if the Holy Spirit inspired cardinals in choosing the Pope, why not trust our national emblem, depicted on currency, to guide us in selecting the best candidates for judicial positions?
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the upcoming judicial elections about? On June 1, citizens will elect members of the nation’s justice system, including the Supreme Court, disciplinary judicial tribunal, regional salas of the Federal Electoral Tribunal, half of the District and Circuit Court judges, and two positions in the Federal Electoral Tribunal’s Superior Sala (70% will be elected in 2027).
- What is “accordion” voting? It is a method where lists of supportive candidates are distributed, which the INE has deemed an electoral offense.
- How can I vote fairly without using the “accordion” method? Utilize a coin to randomly select your choices, similar to a student’s approach for multiple-choice questions.
