The route for citizens to elect judges, magistrates, and ministers through their vote has faced challenges. Some candidates attempted to use nicknames to campaign, but the National Electoral Institute rejected the proposal. Candidates will appear on the ballot only with their first name, without nicknames related to justice.
Lenia Batres, known as the 'People’s Minister,' will challenge the INE's decision before the Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Power. For her, this alias represents a mission and a commitment more than just a simple nickname.
Several candidates for the judicial election wanted to use nicknames like 'The Angel of Justice', 'The People’s Defender', 'Magistrate of Change', among others. However, the INE determined the impracticality of their use.
Regarding the ballots for the judicial election on June 1, their design has been criticized as unattractive and confusing due to the number of participants. Mónica Soto, president of the TEPJF, commented that the design of the ballots is not the most educational possible. 600 million ballots will be printed, each in a different color depending on the position to be elected.
In June, a total of approximately 1,749 state magistrates and judges will be elected in 17 states, along with 881 positions in the Federal Judiciary, including Court ministers and district judges. It is a process that has generated debate and challenges but seeks to ensure citizen participation in the election of judicial authorities.
