How are Mexican senators elected?

How are Mexican senators elected?

• A. 128 senators: 96 elected at the state level (2 by plurality in each state and 1 by the party with the second-highest vote in the state) and 32 elected by nationwide proportional representation.
• B. 128 senators all elected by nationwide proportional representation.
• C. 64 senators elected at the state level.
• D. The President appoints all senators.

Answer: (C)

Mexican senators are elected through a mixed system that totals 128 seats. In every state, three senators are chosen: two go to the party with the most votes in that state (plurality winners), and one goes to the party with the second-highest votes. Across the country, 32 more senators are elected from nationwide party lists to ensure proportional representation relative to overall national vote. So, the composition is 96 senators elected at the state level (two for the top party and one for the second-place party in each state, across 32 states) and 32 senators elected by nationwide proportional representation. The idea of only 64 senators at the state level would miss the third seat awarded in each state, which is why that option isn’t correct.

Mexican senators are elected through a mixed system that totals 128 seats. In every state, three senators are chosen: two go to the party with the most votes in that state (plurality winners), and one goes to the party with the second-highest votes. Across the country, 32 more senators are elected from nationwide party lists to ensure proportional representation relative to overall national vote.

So, the composition is 96 senators elected at the state level (two for the top party and one for the second-place party in each state, across 32 states) and 32 senators elected by nationwide proportional representation. The idea of only 64 senators at the state level would miss the third seat awarded in each state, which is why that option isn’t correct.