Fact Check: "Nearly 90% of voters abstained from casting ballots in the judicial election."
What We Know
The claim that "nearly 90% of voters abstained from casting ballots in the judicial election" appears to stem from reports regarding recent elections in Mexico. Specifically, a New York Times article reported that during the 2025 Mexican judicial elections held on June 1, 2025, approximately 90% of eligible voters did not participate, marking one of the lowest turnout rates in the country's electoral history. This low turnout has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the election process and the implications for the judiciary in Mexico.
In contrast, there is no evidence or data presented in the sources that directly relates this claim to any judicial elections in the United States or any other country outside of Mexico. The context of the claim seems to be misapplied if it is intended to refer to a different election system.
Analysis
The primary source for the claim about the 90% abstention rate is the aforementioned New York Times article, which provides a detailed account of the turnout for the Mexican judicial elections. The article discusses the implications of such low voter participation and the potential challenges to the legitimacy of the elected officials.
However, the claim lacks context when applied to other judicial elections, particularly in the United States. The sources available do not provide any corroborating data that would support a similar abstention rate in U.S. judicial elections. For instance, the Brookings Institution discusses the importance of monitoring down-ballot races in the U.S. but does not mention any specific turnout statistics that would support the claim of 90% abstention.
The reliability of the sources varies. The New York Times is generally considered a credible news outlet, while the Brookings Institution is a well-respected think tank. However, the absence of data from the U.S. context makes it difficult to assess the claim's validity beyond the Mexican elections.
Conclusion
Needs Research. The claim that "nearly 90% of voters abstained from casting ballots in the judicial election" is accurate in the context of the 2025 Mexican judicial elections but lacks supporting evidence when applied to other jurisdictions, particularly the United States. Further research is needed to clarify the context and scope of the claim, as well as to gather data on voter turnout in relevant judicial elections outside of Mexico.
