Sheinbaum Emerges as Front-Runner for Mexico's Ruling Party Presidential Ticket

Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is leading the race to become the candidate of Mexico's ruling party, MORENA, for the 2024 presidential election, according to a poll. Sheinbaum has 34% support, followed by former Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard at 22%. MORENA, benefiting from President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's popularity, is expected to win the 2024 election. The poll also showed that Ebrard was better known among respondents, while Sheinbaum was more popular among the ruling party's supporters. The winner will be announced on September 6.