The 11th federal electoral district of the State of Mexico (Spanish: Distrito Federal Electoral 11 del Estado de México) is one of the 300 single‑member districts into which Mexico is divided for elections to the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Mexican Congress.
General characteristics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Elects one deputy to the Chamber of Deputies for a three‑year legislative term, using a first‑past‑the‑post voting system. |
| Jurisdiction | Lies wholly within the State of Mexico (Estado de México), one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico. |
| Numbering | The district is identified as “11” within the State of Mexico; each state numbers its districts consecutively. |
| Administration | Delimitation and electoral management are overseen by the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE). |
| Redistricting | The geographic boundaries of the district may be adjusted periodically by the INE to reflect population changes; the most recent nationwide redistricting was implemented for the 2018 federal elections. |
Historical context
- The system of 300 federal electoral districts was established in 1977. Since then, the State of Mexico has been allocated a varying number of districts (currently 45) based on its population size. The 11th district has existed in various forms across successive redistricting exercises.
- Deputies elected from the 11th district have served in the LXI (2009‑2012), LXII (2012‑2015), LXIII (2015‑2018), LXIV (2018‑2021), and LXV (2021‑2024) Legislatures, among others.
Geographic composition (as of the latest publicly available delimitation)
The precise municipalities or localities that constitute the 11th district can change with each redistricting cycle. Official INE publications provide detailed maps and lists of incorporated localities for each district. As of the most recent delimitation (effective for the 2018 and 2021 federal elections), the 11th district comprised a portion of the northeastern region of the State of Mexico, including parts of the municipality of [specific municipalities not listed in the consulted sources].
Electoral significance
- The district, like all federal districts, contributes one seat to the 500‑member Chamber of Deputies.
- Voter turnout and party competition in the district reflect broader political trends in the State of Mexico, which is a key battleground for national parties.
References and sources
- Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE). Delimitación de Distritos Federales (official maps and descriptions, updated 2017).
- Cámara de Diputados, México. Listado de Diputados por Distrito (historical records of elected deputies).
Note: Detailed, up‑to‑date information on the exact municipal boundaries of the 11th district is not included here because the consulted encyclopedic sources do not provide a complete, current listing. For the most accurate and current delimitation, refer to the INE’s official district maps.
