1. The electoral jurisdictional authorities in the states will be composed of three or five justices, who will act collegially and remain in office during seven years, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of each state or the Government Statute of the Federal District.

2. The electoral justices will be elected in a phased manner by a two-thirds majority vote of the members of the Senate that are present.

3. The electoral justices will be responsible for resolving the challenges lodged against all local electoral acts and decisions, in the terms of the local laws.