The ruling Morena Party has claimed Claudia Sheinbaum as the winner of Mexico’s presidential election. After polling on Sunday (June 2), Sheinbaum is leading in the polls behind Booth. The polls showed that he will win with 56 percent of the votes. As a result, the North American country is going to get a female president for the first time. British media reported the news.
His closest rival, Joseitol Galvez, however, did not accept the results as provisional. He asked his supporters to wait for the official results. Polls say he will get 30 percent of the vote. Official results are expected to be announced on Monday.
Jorge Alvarez Menez, the only male candidate in this election, is far behind these two rivals.
In addition to the president, voters also voted on Sunday to elect all members of Mexico’s Congress, the governors of eight states and the head of government of Mexico City.
However, the local media claimed that there were incidents of violence during the election campaign and clashes. The violence has left at least 20 candidates dead across Mexico. However, a private survey says this number is 37.
In Mexico’s male-dominated culture, Schoenbaum’s victory was a major shock. The winning candidate will be in power for six years from October 1.
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