Tijuana Mayor Ismael Burgueño announced on Wednesday his plan to request a leave of absence from office in order to seek his party’s nomination for next year’s gubernatorial race.
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Mexico’s ruling party, Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional, better known as Morena, in the 2027 elections to step down from public office while campaigning.
“In the coming days, we will complete all the necessary steps to formalize our participation,” Burgueño wrote on social media Thursday.
“We are convinced that public service is an opportunity to continue contributing to the transformation and well-being of our people with the certainty that Tijuana will continue to progress with direction, stability, and results,” he added.
Burgueño, who was elected in 2024, could return to his post if he is not selected as the party’s candidate for Baja California.
The Tijuana City Council is expected to vote on his request for a leave of absence during a council meeting before Sunday. If approved, Abdiel Gutiérrez, his alternate and personal secretary, will fill the position, Burgueño said.
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Morena posted its requirements online Wednesday for those seeking the party’s state coordination position, which is the starting point for those seeking a nomination.
During her weekly press conference, Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila reiterated her call for those considering running to follow the party’s rules and step down from their posts by Monday.
Baja California Sens. Julieta Ramírez and Armando Ayala also announced their decision to take a leave of absence. Their names join the growing list of Morena candidates competing for the six-year job, which includes former Baja California Secretary of Government Alfredo Álvarez, who previously stepped down from his position.
Next year, voters in Baja California will elect a new governor, as well as mayors and local deputies.
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