The Congress of Campeche (Spanish: Congreso del Estado de Campeche) is the legislature of Campeche, a state of Mexico. The Congress is unicameral. The legislature was established on 2 March 1861.[1]

Congress of Campeche

Congreso del Estado de Campeche
LXIV Legislature [es]
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Type
Type
History
Founded2 March 1861
Structure
Seats35 diputados
Structure of the Congress of Campeche from the 2021 election
Political groups
  MORENA (16)
  MC (9)
  PRI (8)
  PAN (2)
Length of term
3 years
AuthorityChapter XI, Article 29 of the Political Constitution of the State of Campeche
Salary$63,480 pesos per month (including $20,000 of management expenses)
Elections
21 with first-past-the-post and 14 with proportional representation
Last election
6 June 2021 [es]
Next election
2 June 2024
Meeting place
Palacio Legislativo, Calle 8 s/n, Zona Centro, 24000, Campeche City, Campeche, Mexico
Website
http://www.congresocam.gob.mx/

Electoral system edit

There are 35 seats, 21 deputies are elected with first-past-the-post in single-member districts and 14 are elected through proportional representation. The chamber is renewed every three years.

Authority edit

The authority of the Congress is stated in Chapter XI, Article 29 of the Political Constitution of the State of Campeche.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Historia". Poder Legislativo del Estado de Campeche. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Constitución Política del Estado de Campeche". Poder Legislativo del Estado de Campeche. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2021.