2012 Federal District (Mexico) election

The 2012 Federal District (Mexico) election was held on July 1, 2012, concurrently with the Mexican general election. Voters in the Federal District (now Mexico City) cast ballots for the following positions:

• Head of Government of the Federal District: This was the election for the mayor or governor of the Federal District. The winner served a six-year term.

• Members of the Legislative Assembly: Elections were held to choose the members of the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District, the local legislature. These members are elected from single-member districts.

• Delegation Heads (Delegados): Elections were held for the heads of the 16 delegaciones, the political subdivisions within the Federal District. These positions are similar to borough presidents.

The election results determined the political composition of the Federal District for the ensuing years. The results were significant because the Federal District has historically been a stronghold for the left-leaning Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), but the other major political parties, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the National Action Party (PAN), contested the elections actively. The outcome of the election had implications for national politics, particularly in relation to the overall balance of power in Mexico. Voter turnout and campaign promises regarding issues such as public safety, infrastructure, and social programs were key aspects of the election.