Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, mayor of Monterrey, has expressed interest in running for governor of Nuevo León or Sonora in the 2027 elections, though he has not yet decided which. Movimiento Ciudadano leader Jorge Álvarez Máynez has offered him full support for either candidacy. The choice will consider internal party factors during a pivotal national moment.
Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, current mayor of Monterrey, has voiced his intent to run for governor of Nuevo León or Sonora in the 2027 elections, without specifying which state yet. In an interview with Azucena Uresti, Colosio stated: “It is certain that I will go for one of the two, but the decision depends on many factors, and currently the times are not for definitions.” He added that the choice will not be made in isolation, given the decisive moment for Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) nationally, and it is being discussed within the party.
Jorge Álvarez Máynez, MC's president, publicly supported Colosio, saying: “It gives me great pride that Senator Colosio steps forward, that we see him across the country, in Nuevo León. That's why he is in the people's mood and has the full backing of the national leadership.” Máynez highlighted pride in Colosio's support in Nuevo León, where MC aims to retain the current government under Samuel García.
MC's internal process will weigh various factors to select candidates in key strongholds. Recent polls position Colosio as the favorite over other contenders. Born in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, Colosio studied law at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), completed a diploma in international financing, and earned a master's in law. He is the son of Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta, assassinated in 1994 during his presidential campaign.
