Mexico's ruling party, Morena, is keeping internal opinion-poll results secret to determine its gubernatorial candidates in Sinaloa and Nuevo León [1, 2].
The lack of transparency in the selection process raises questions about how the party chooses its leaders and whether the data truly reflects public preference.
Citlali Hernández leads the National Election Commission overseeing the process [1, 2]. The party uses these surveys to select coordinators and candidates, though the leadership keeps the specific results confidential to manage internal party dynamics [1, 2].
Results for surveys in Aguascalientes, Colima, and Campeche have already been presented [1]. The party is expected to release the results for Querétaro and Sinaloa today [1, 2].
In Sinaloa, the process remains contentious. Morena currently maintains a list of 10 aspirants [3]. While the party's official list includes these 10 individuals, other reporting suggests a smaller group of six aspirants hold the primary advantage in internal polling [3].
Beyond these states, the selection process continues. Morena will designate coordinators for 12 remaining states, including Nuevo León, in the coming days and weeks [1, 2].
The party said the process is based on data, but the decision to withhold the results from the public and candidates has led to criticism regarding the party's internal democracy [1, 2].
“Morena is keeping internal opinion-poll results secret to determine its gubernatorial candidates.”
The decision by Morena to keep its candidate selection data confidential suggests a preference for centralized control over transparent democratic processes. By managing the release of survey data, the party leadership can mitigate internal friction among aspirants and maintain stability, but it risks alienating candidates and voters who seek a clear, merit-based selection process for the upcoming gubernatorial races.