Various consulted sources agree that unity and joint work are guaranteed to defeat the PRI and prepare for the local elections of 2028. The elections in Durango will be smaller compared to those in Veracruz, as voting will take place in 39 cities in Durango, while in Veracruz there will be 212.
The ruling party has already defined the candidacies for the municipal elections in Durango, which will take place on June 1. Among those chosen are José Ramón Enríquez in the capital, Betzabé Martínez Arango in Gómez Palacio, and Flora Isela Leal Méndez in Lerdo, the three most important cities. The candidacies have been confirmed without major surprises, and include positions on the city councils and possible local governments that the 4T may conquer.
The ruling party has launched a local "scarring operation" to avoid divisions among figures who were unable to lead the ballots, with the aim of maintaining unity and ensuring that the electoral operation runs smoothly on election day. The national leadership, led by Carolina Rangel, is implementing this strategy in the state governed by the PRI.
Despite efforts to maintain cohesion, the 4T is preparing for the upcoming June elections with optimism, aiming to renew the governorship in 2028 and achieve victory over the local PRI. In Durango, tasks are being carried out with those profiles that failed to lead the ballots in the 39 municipalities in play.
As the elections approach, a more consolidated scenario is observed in Durango compared to Veracruz, where the 4T has not achieved unity and will face Morena, the Verde, and the PT separately. In this context, the 4T is working on fine-tuning details and ensuring that there are no loose ends that could affect the electoral plans.
