Mexico’s ruling Morena party appeared to be heading toward control over the Supreme Court, preliminary vote tallies of the country’s first judicial election indicated. While votes were still being counted Tuesday for the majority of the 2,

Mexico’s ruling party Morena will gain control of the Supreme Court following the country’s first-ever judicial elections, which were marred by low voter turnout and allegations of a power grab.

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