This election is a result of a controversial constitutional amendment led by the ruling Morena party and ratified by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The move towards electing judges was motivated by a desire to address perceived judicial obstructions to government initiatives, particularly in contexts where federal judges challenged López Obrador's policies. With the election representing the most extensive judicial reform attempt in a large democracy, the eyes of both supporters and skeptics are fixed on the outcome, which could redefine the balance of power in the Mexican judiciary.

As voters prepare to make history, the implications of this election extend well beyond the ballot box—raising questions about governance, integrity, and the future of democracy in Mexico.