Sheinbaum Reviews Electoral Reform Plan with Key Officials

Sheinbaum Administration Advances Electoral Reform Plans

Mexico City – Key figures within the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum met late Tuesday evening to review a draft of proposed electoral reforms, signaling an imminent push to reshape the country’s political system ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting, held at the National Palace, included members of the Presidential Commission for Electoral Reform and federal legislators.

According to reports, President Sheinbaum is expected to review the document and provide feedback before We see formally presented to Congress. Those in attendance included Pablo Gómez, president of the Commission for Electoral Reform; Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of Gobernación; Ricardo Monreal, coordinator of the Morena party deputies; and Arturo Zaldívar, General Coordinator of Policy and Government of the Office of the Presidency and a member of the Commission.

The officials departed the National Palace before 9:00 PM local time without making public statements, maintaining a degree of discretion surrounding the specifics of the proposed changes.

The reforms, often referred to as “Plan D,” are intended to “strengthen citizen participation” through streamlining Mexico’s electoral system and rules, according to the Presidential Commission for Electoral Reform. The Commission was established by President Sheinbaum in August 2025 and is currently slated to operate until September 30, 2030, though it could be dissolved earlier at the president’s discretion.

The initiative follows a period of extensive public consultation, including 65 hearings and 382 submitted proposals, as well as nationwide opinion surveys. The drafting process is informed by this feedback, with the goal of achieving legislative approval by April, according to recent reports.

Several key proposals are under consideration. One significant element involves potentially eliminating 200 federal deputies and 28 senators currently elected via proportional representation – a system that has been a feature of Mexican politics since 1977. Historians note that proportional representation played a crucial role in Mexico’s democratic opening in 2000, leveling the playing field for minority parties in a system often dominated by coalitions and alliances.

Other proposals focus on reducing the size of Congress lowering public financing for political parties, and cutting costs for electoral bodies. Discussions surrounding the composition of Congress include options such as a 300-member chamber with fully proportional representation and open lists, a hybrid model with 200 majority-elected deputies and 200 proportional representatives, maintaining 300 majority-elected deputies while reducing proportional seats to 100, and eliminating the 32 national-list senators.

The proposed changes have already sparked debate among opposition parties and electoral experts, raising questions about their potential effects on party dynamics, representation, and governance. The Sheinbaum administration aims to present the finalized reform package to Congress in September, setting the stage for a potentially contentious debate in the coming months.