How are deputies elected in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies?

How are deputies elected in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies?

• A. 300 members elected by first-past-the-post in single-member districts; 200 elected by proportional representation from party lists.
• B. All deputies elected by proportional representation.
• C. All deputies elected by plurality in statewide districts.
• D. Each state appoints deputies by ceremonial appointment.

Answer: (A)

Mexico uses a mixed electoral system for the Chamber of Deputies. 300 deputies are elected in single-member districts by first-past-the-post, meaning the candidate with the most votes in each district wins. The other 200 are chosen from party lists through proportional representation, aiming to reflect each party’s share of the national vote. This combination keeps local geographic representation while aligning the overall seat distribution more closely with voters’ preferences. Some choices that suggest all deputies are elected by one method, or that seats are appointed, don’t fit how this system operates.

Mexico uses a mixed electoral system for the Chamber of Deputies. 300 deputies are elected in single-member districts by first-past-the-post, meaning the candidate with the most votes in each district wins. The other 200 are chosen from party lists through proportional representation, aiming to reflect each party’s share of the national vote. This combination keeps local geographic representation while aligning the overall seat distribution more closely with voters’ preferences. Some choices that suggest all deputies are elected by one method, or that seats are appointed, don’t fit how this system operates.