PROBLEMS OF STUDY OF ELECTORAL GEOGRAPHY OF MEXICOIN THE XXI CENTURY

Abstract

Aim. The paper reveals the key elements of the electoral-geographical structure of Mexico, developing within the modern phase. Methodology. The analysis of the general election results and of the theoretic material, devoted to particular electoral campaigns in Mexico that have been taking place since the beginning of democratization (since 2000), is conducted. The research relies on the methods of analysis as well as uses statistical, cartographic, corporativistic and structural approaches. Results. The research reveals the major features of the electoral figure in each of the states, which in total form the electoral-georgaphical structure of the whole state. Research implications. The research conducted considerably enriches the country-study material on electoral geography within the region of Latin America, as well as generates an image of the peculiarities of the political life inside the developing state in condition of democratization.

Keywords

• electoral geography
• elections
• Mexico
• drug war
• democratization