Morena and its allies selected state coordinators to define candidates for the 2027 elections through a closed-door internal process [1].
This selection method avoids open primaries, placing the power to determine future electoral candidates in the hands of a small group of designated coordinators. The process signals a preference for controlled internal mechanisms over broad membership voting to shape the party's 2027 strategy.
The selection process took place at the World Trade Center in Mexico City [2]. A total of 277 aspirants registered for the process [2]. This registration phase lasted five days, with registration windows open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day [2].
Morena conducted the selection alongside the PT and Partido Verde [1]. The party utilized surveys to determine the coordinators, moving away from traditional primary elections. These surveys were conducted via telephone and later in person [3].
Senator Nora Ruvalcaba was selected to lead the coordination efforts in Aguascalientes, Campeche, and Colima [1]. Ruvalcaba said that the results of the surveys favored her position in Aguascalientes [3].
"The measurements favor me in Aguascalientes; the result comes from surveys, first via telephone and then in person," Ruvalcaba said [3].
The use of a closed-door system has drawn attention to how the party manages its internal democracy. By designating coordinators rather than electing them, Morena maintains tighter control over the candidates who will eventually appear on the 2027 ballots [1].
“Morena and its allies selected state coordinators to define candidates for the 2027 elections through a closed-door internal process.”
The decision to use closed-door surveys instead of open primaries indicates a strategic shift toward centralized control within Morena and its coalition. By appointing coordinators who then filter candidate selections, the party reduces the risk of unpredictable primary outcomes and ensures that state-level leadership aligns with the national party platform ahead of the 2027 cycle.
