Cancún, Quintana Roo — Quintana Roo’s political landscape is set for a significant shift in the 2027 elections, as two new national political parties — Paz and Somos México — have secured official registration from the National Electoral Institute (INE) and will be able to field their own candidates.
For the first time in years, the race for governor will not be limited to the ruling party and the traditional opposition. The new parties will also be eligible to nominate candidates for municipal presidencies, local and federal deputy seats, and other local offices, once they complete their accreditation with the Electoral Institute of Quintana Roo (Ieqroo).
Sergio Iván Ruiz Castellot, executive secretary of the INE’s local board in Quintana Roo, said the parties’ rights and obligations will take full effect once the agreement is published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. From that point, they may also join the representation tables of the Ieqroo and the INE during the organization of the 2026-2027 electoral process.
The authorization came after both organizations met legal requirements, including gathering more than 256,000 members nationwide and holding at least 200 district assemblies. In the case of Somos México, the INE ordered the party to modify its name, colors, and emblem before the start of campaigns.
Beyond participating in the election, the new parties will gain access to public funding, official radio and television airtime, and other legal prerogatives. Since they have no prior voting record, they will receive only the equal portion of public financing, allowing them to begin building their structures ahead of an election that, for the first time in years, will offer voters new political options.
