The Morena party controls most of Mexico’s government. Its sway over the Supreme Court is set to increase after a judicial election that raised fears about democracy.

Preliminary vote tallies from Mexico's first judicial elections indicate the ruling Morena party is headed toward control over the Supreme Court.

In a divisive and far-reaching election pushed by the governing Morena party, Mexicans voted for thousands of judges at every level on Sunday, remaking the courts.