Mexico: Morena Picks First 2027 Governor Candidates — Clara Luz Flores Wins Nuevo León, Clouthier Concedes
Morena has named its first 2027 governor candidates: Clara Luz Flores takes Nuevo León as Tatiana Clouthier concedes defeat but vows to stay in the party. The post Mexico: Morena Picks First 2027 Governor Candidates — Clara Luz Flores Wins Nuevo León, Clouthier Concedes appeared first on The Rio Times .
Morena, Mexico's ruling party, has announced its first slate of candidates for the 2027 state elections, with Clara Luz Flores securing the nomination for governor of Nuevo León. Tatiana Clouthier, a former economy minister and prominent figure in the Fourth Transformation, conceded defeat and announced she would not leave Morena or join another party, choosing instead to support President Claudia Sheinbaum's project.
Other notable losers in the internal polling include Cruz Pérez Cuéllar in Chihuahua and Abelina López in Guerrero. President Sheinbaum highlighted the "great unity" demonstrated in the internal process and offered losing candidates the opportunity to run for mayoralties, state congress seats, or coordination posts. The stakes are high, with 17 governorships up for grabs in June 2027, and one allied party deputy warning that Morena could lose up to twelve of them.
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