Recent polls show Andrea Chávez as the favorite to become the governor of Chihuahua in the upcoming election [1].
The race is a critical test for the Fourth Transformation coalition, as the parties attempt to unify their support to end a long period of opposition control in the state.
Chávez, a senator on leave, has received strong backing from the Labor Party (PT) [1]. The PT supports her candidacy due to her alignment with the national political agenda [1]. Chávez said, "Arrasaremos en Chihuahua" [2].
However, the coalition faces internal friction. The Green Party (Partido Verde) has disputed the candidacy by supporting Cruz Pérez Cuellar [1]. This disagreement stems from the Green Party's effort to maintain its own political prominence within the alliance [1]. While some reports suggest the Green Party remains united behind Chávez [3], other data indicates the party continues to push for Pérez Cuellar [1].
Lilia Aguilar, a local leader for Morena, emphasized the need for a cohesive front. Aguilar said, "Apelo a la unidad para sacar 100 años de panismo en Chihuahua" [4]. This refers to the goal of ending the influence of the National Action Party (PAN), which the coalition claims has held sway for 100 years [4].
Chávez has called for a collective effort to move forward after internal disputes. She said the goal is to "construir la unidad popular" [3]. The parties are working to solidify their coalition ahead of the 2027 election [3].
“"Arrasaremos en Chihuahua"”
The struggle for the Chihuahua governorship highlights the fragile nature of the Fourth Transformation's coalition. While Andrea Chávez holds a polling advantage, the friction between the PT and the Green Party reveals a deeper conflict between ideological alignment and the desire for individual party leverage. If the coalition cannot resolve the dispute over Pérez Cuellar, they risk splitting the vote, which could jeopardize their goal of overturning the PAN's long-term regional dominance.
