Introduction
As the election day for the Judicial Power approaches, Mexican voters have started to express uncertainty about the voting process for selecting ministers, magistrates, and judges. To address this confusion, the National Electoral Institute (INE) has launched an interactive platform called “Conóceles, Practica y Ubica” to help citizens familiarize themselves with the voting process and reduce time spent casting their ballots.
About the Candidates and the Simulator
The platform provides essential information about candidates for judicial positions, including their identities, backgrounds, and curriculum profiles. Starting May 15, users will also be able to locate their voting stations.
The simulator is part of the new digital services offered by INE to empower citizens with the necessary tools to exercise their right to vote in an informed and conscious manner. The “Practice” section specifically helps citizens rehearse the voting process.
It’s important to note that this simulator does not store any data, and all information is erased once the practice session ends.
Understanding the Ballots
On election day, voters will receive six differently colored ballots at their polling stations:
- Mauve: For ministers and ministeras of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation.
- Blue: For magistrates of the Superior Chamber of the Federal Judicial Council.
- Turquoise: For magistrates of the Judicial Discipline Tribunal.
- Salmon: For magistrates of the Regional Chambers of the Federal Electoral Tribunal.
- Rose: For magistrates of Circuit Courts.
- Yellow: For District Courts.
Ballot Details
The top section of each ballot indicates the position for which you are voting. The bottom lists candidate candidacies, sorted alphabetically and divided by gender: women on the left and men on the right.
The ballots feature colored boxes corresponding to each candidate’s gender. Additionally, the power for which each candidate is running will be identified by color in these boxes.
Voting Process
Before starting, ensure you have your voter credential to select:
- Your Entity and Section, which can be found on the front of your INE card to display the ballots you are eligible to vote on at the federal level.
Click the image below to begin the simulator:
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What colors are the ballots? A: The ballots come in six different colors: mauve, blue, turquoise, salmon, rose, and yellow.
- Q: How many candidates are there to vote for in each category? A:
- Supreme Court Ministers/Ministeras (Mauve): 9 (5 women and 4 men)
- Federal Judicial Council Superior Chamber Magistrates (Turquoise): 5 (3 women and 2 men)
- Regional Chambers of the Federal Electoral Tribunal Magistrates (Salmon): 3 (2 women and 1 man)
- Circuit Court Magistrates (Rose): Varies, up to 7 specialties
- District Courts (Yellow): Varies, up to 7 specialties
