A survey by polling firm Buendia & Marquez for newspaper El Universal showed Sheinbaum winning 34% support to be the nominee of the leftist National Regeneration Movement , followed by former Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard at 22%.
A separate study by pollster GEA-ISA showed Sheinbaum with 39% support and Ebrard on 38%. A previous survey in March by the firm had put Ebrard ahead on 36% and Sheinbaum on 31%. The company's latest poll of 1,070 adults also showed Sheinbaum had the more positive image of the two rivals. MORENA, lifted by the strong personal approval ratings of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is heavily favored to win the June 2024 election. That has prompted many analysts to view the MORENA contest as an almost de facto presidential race.A Buendia & Marquez survey published last month showed Sheinbaum polling at 32% support and Ebrard at 23% on the question of who should be the MORENA candidate.
The company's latest poll of 1,000 adults showed Ebrard was the best-known candidate, being recognized by 71% of respondents, while Sheinbaum was familiar to 66%.Both resigned from their positions earlier this month to compete in the race. A winner is due to be announced on Sept. 6.