In the Mexican Senate, how many seats are allocated by nationwide proportional representation?

In the Mexican Senate, how many seats are allocated by nationwide proportional representation?

• A. 16
• B. 32
• C. 64
• D. 128

Answer: (B)

This question is about how Mexico’s Senate combines district-level results with nationwide proportional representation. The Senate has 128 seats in total. Of these, 96 are filled through state-level contests (three per federative entity, with the two top parties in each state earning seats). The remaining 32 seats are allocated nationwide through proportional representation to reflect the national party vote across the country. This is why the number allocated by nationwide proportional representation is 32.

This question is about how Mexico’s Senate combines district-level results with nationwide proportional representation. The Senate has 128 seats in total. Of these, 96 are filled through state-level contests (three per federative entity, with the two top parties in each state earning seats). The remaining 32 seats are allocated nationwide through proportional representation to reflect the national party vote across the country. This is why the number allocated by nationwide proportional representation is 32.