2024 Election
When was the 2024 Mexican Election?
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
Who were the two primary candidates for the 2024 Mexican Election?
Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez
What year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?
Mexico gained independence on September 16, 1810.
When did women gain the right to vote in Mexico?
Women gained the right to vote in 1953.
Who won the Mexican 2024 Election?
Claudia Sheinbaum
What party did Xóchitl Gálvez represent in the 2024 election?
She represented an alliance of the National Action Party (PAN), Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), and Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD).
What major social issue continues to impact Mexican politics today?
Corruption remains a major social issue impacting politics, leading to widespread protests and calls for reform.
In which year did the first woman run for president in Mexico?
The first woman to run for president was Eulalia Guzmán in 1952.
Which party won the election?
The Morena Party
Who did President Andrés Manuel López Obrador endorse in the 2024 election?
He endorsed Claudia Sheinbaum.
What is the current form of government in Mexico?
Mexico has a federal republic with a president, a bicameral legislature, and an independent judiciary.
What percentage of candidates must be women according to the gender quota law introduced in 2002?
At least 30% of candidates must be women.
What is the main political focus of the Morena party?
The Morena party focuses on social welfare programs, reducing inequality, and fighting corruption, continuing the policies of President AMLO.
Which candidate was a former head of Mexico City’s government?
Claudia Sheinbaum was the former mayor of Mexico City.
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war in 1848.
Which Mexican political parties have been most supportive of gender equality?
The Morena and PRD parties have supported gender equality the most.
What demographic changes were evident in voter turnout during the 2024 election compared to previous elections?
There was a notable increase in voter turnout among younger voters and urban populations, reflecting a shift towards engaging a more diverse electorate in the democratic process.
True or False: Xóchitl Gálvez promised to support small businesses and boost economic opportunities.
True
How many candidates were killed during the campaign for the 2024 election?
At least 38 candidates.
What important office did Claudia Sheinbaum hold before becoming president?
She was the Mayor of Mexico City.