Congress of Veracruz

Congress of the State of Veracruz

Congreso del Estado de Veracruz
Coat of arms of Veracruz
Congress Chamber
Congress Chamber
Type
Type
History
Founded19 May 1824[1]
Structure
Seats50 deputies
Length of term
3 years
AuthorityConstitution of the State of Veracruz
Elections
30 first-past-the-post seats and 20 proportional representation seats
Last election
2 June 2024
Next election
2027
Meeting place
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
Website
legisver.gob.mx

The Congress of the State of Veracruz (Spanish: Congreso del Estado de Veracruz) is the legislative branch of government of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It meets in the state capital, Xalapa.

It comprises 50 deputies (diputados), who are elected for three-year terms. Thirty deputies are elected in single-member districts, with the remaining 20 elected by proportional representation in a single, state-wide constituency.[2]

The most recent election was held on 2 June 2024.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Piña Gutiérrez, Jesús Antonio (2011). "Sexto. Las Diputaciones Provinciales". Antecedentes y evolución del Poder Legislativo en Tabasco, 1824–1914 (PDF). Mexico City: UNAM. pp. 57–71. ISBN 978-607-02-2119-4. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Constitución Política del Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz" (PDF). Congreso del Estado de Veracruz. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Veracruz 2024". Instituto Nacional Electoral. Retrieved 13 December 2024.