The 2012 gubernatorial election in the Mexican state of Jalisco was held on Sunday, July 1, 2012.
[1] Incumbent Jalisco Governor Emilio González Márquez of the National Action Party (PAN) is retiring due to mandatory term limits, which limit all Mexican state governors to one, six-year term in office.
The Jalisco gubernatorial election coincided with the 2012 Mexican presidential and general elections.
A poll conducted by El Universal in May 2012 showed PRI candidate Jorge Aristóteles Sandoval leading his three opponents in the race.
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