Sunday’s Disputed Gubernatorial Election Sets Tone for Mexico’s 2018 Presidential Vote Franc Contreras - CGTN America
go to original June 8, 2017

Most observers are paying close attention to the outcome of the gubernatorial election in the state of Mexico. It’s home to 11 million voters, and considered a bellwether for the country’s 2018 presidential election.

Preliminary vote tallies gave a slight lead to the candidate of the governing Institutional Revolutionary Party or PRI. Alfredo del Mazo, who’s own father and grandfather were both state governors.

In a close second place and also claiming victory was Delfina Gomez, of the left-leaning Morena Party. She’s a former school teacher, who before this election was virtually unknown.

Sunday’s vote was marred by accusations that the two leading parties committed fraud.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, president of the Morena Party, is calling for a recount of the ballots. He’s set to become Morena’s presidential candidate in 2018.

Crime and the weak economy are top issues in this election.

Many observers say the narrow margin in the State of Mexico spells tough times ahead for the Institutional Revolutionary Party, heading into Mexico’s 2018 presidential elections.

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