In Mexico City, the installation of 13,431 polling stations was scheduled, allowing almost 8 million residents of the capital to vote.
Around 7:30 a.m. on the morning of June 2, 2024, the installation and start of the sessions of the Local and District Councils of Mexico City began, within the framework of Electoral Day. It is expected that more than almost 8 million people will exercise their right to vote to elect 287 positions: 1 Head of Government, 33 relative majority deputations, 32 proportional representation deputations, 1 migrant deputation, 16 mayoralties and 204 councillors.
The session began with the declaration of a permanent session to follow up on the development of Electoral Day and address the points on the agenda, focused on the specific activities of the day. The Presidential Counselor of the INE in Mexico City, María Luisa Flores Huerta, led the session and declared the Local Council of the INECDMX in a permanent session from today, June 2, until the conclusion of election day.
In her welcome message, the President Councilor highlighted the importance of this election day to renew several federal and local positions. She stressed that democracy must be understood not only as a political regime, but as a system of life aimed at constant social and cultural improvement. She highlighted the great work carried out in conjunction with the Electoral Institute of Mexico City (IECM), highlighting their professionalism and collaboration.
He thanked the participation of political parties, electoral authorities and citizens; expressed his gratitude to all those involved in the electoral process, including the local and district councils and councils, members of the Professional Service, administrative staff, honorary staff, service providers, and especially the electoral supervisors and trainers. He recognized their dedication and joint effort, thanks to which today 13,431 polling stations are available in Mexico City, allowing around 8 million residents of the capital to vote. He especially highlighted the 120,679 people who agreed to serve as Casilla Board of Directors officials, highlighting that they are an example for the entire country.
He highlighted the importance of celebrating this civic holiday in an atmosphere of peace and civility, where diversity has a recognized space and the citizen will expressed at the polls is respected.
The local councils of Mexico City, responsible for monitoring the Concurrent Electoral Process (2023-2024), also recognized the effort and dedication of all the people involved in the process. They highlighted the leadership capacity of the president advisor, María Luisa Flores Huerta, and the commitment of the INE staff and polling station officials to guarantee the proper functioning of the elections.
They stressed the importance of a peaceful, democratic and participatory election day, and the relevance of implementing measures to guarantee inclusion and equity in the electoral process, serving historically marginalized groups, such as women, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+, indigenous and Afro-descendant communities.
Finally, they called on citizens to actively participate in the electoral process and highlighted the importance of respecting the will of citizens and trusting electoral institutions, hoping that election day will be successful and that every vote counts in the construction of a democracy. solid and transparent.
