### **Regional Court Overturns Election Annulment in San Felipe, Declares José Luis Dagnino Winner**
In a significant decision, the Regional Court of Guadalajara has overruled the annulment of the San Felipe municipal election, consequently declaring Morena candidate José Luis Dagnino the winner. The ruling came after the Regional Court assessed the claims made by the Baja California Electoral Tribunal, which had initially annulled the election due to alleged violations in the chain of custody. The Guadalajara Court found that these violations did not impact the final vote count.
This decision comes just days before the inauguration of officials in all seven municipalities of Baja California, scheduled for September 30. The case generated considerable political tension between two allied parties of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Fourth Transformation movement—Morena and the Green Party of Mexico (PVEM), the latter represented by Adriana López Quintero.
On Friday, September 27, the Guadalajara Court reviewed case file SG-JDC-658/2024. The Court’s unanimous verdict indicated that despite numerous irregularities in the election, they were insufficient to affect the overall result. The local tribunal had failed to provide substantive evidence to justify annulling the election.
Federal judges subtly criticized the local tribunal’s decision, ultimately affirming José Luis Dagnino’s victory with over 290 votes ahead of his competitors. With this ruling, Dagnino is set to assume office, ending weeks of political uncertainty.
#### **Further Developments: Data Insights into Electoral Outcomes and Political Dynamics**
According to recent searches, there has been an ongoing trend of election-related legal battles across Mexico. For instance, in a similar case, the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary had to intervene in disputes over municipal election results in other regions, emphasizing the importance of transparent electoral processes and substantial evidentiary support for any allegations of irregularities.
Moreover, political analysts note that the Fourth Transformation movement, spearheaded by President López Obrador, frequently faces intra-party contentions, as demonstrated in this recent clash between Morena and PVEM in San Felipe. These internal conflicts could shape the political landscape moving forward, especially as new officials prepare to take office.
This ruling serves as a critical reminder of the judiciary’s role in maintaining electoral integrity and could set a precedent for future cases of contested elections in Mexico.
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*Original Article By Eduardo Villa*
*Additional Reporting and Updates by TJGringo Staff*