Governor Ricardo Gallardo backed the 'Wife Law' in San Luis Potosí, stating the state has had over 80 years of male governors and now aims to enable a female leader in 2027. Morena filed an action of inconstitutionality against the reform, as President Claudia Sheinbaum requested a legal review of its viability.
The reform to the Political Constitution of San Luis Potosí, dubbed the 'Wife Law', mandates gender parity for the governorship in the 2027 elections, requiring parties to nominate women. Governor Ricardo Gallardo defended it on December 18, stating: “We have had more than 80 years with male governors and for the first time we are in the possibility of having a female governor.” Gallardo, from the Green Party, argued the initiative promotes real alternation and questioned opponents, suggesting their rejection exposes a 'farce' in the fight for women.
The nickname 'Wife Law' arose from criticisms that it could enable candidacies of rulers' relatives, such as Senator Ruth González Silva, Gallardo's wife and a 2027 aspirant, despite the federal anti-nepotism reform effective in 2030. Morena, via its national president Luisa María Alcalde, rejected the law and announced an action of inconstitutionality, claiming it aims to bypass anti-nepotism rules.
President Claudia Sheinbaum remarked in her December 18 conference that the reform 'opens a debate,' recalling the INE's parity scheme for 17 governorships in 2027. She asked Arturo Zaldívar to assess its legal viability beyond party challenges. Gallardo replied that his party has profiles of both women and men ready to compete, emphasizing an authentic contest.
