MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters still struggling to understand a process set to transform the country's court system .

Polls closed and poll workers began counting colored ballots on Sunday evening with the question hanging in the air of what will become of Mexico's judiciary, the answer to which will only emerge in the coming days as results roll in.

Voter turnout seemed to lag significantly, something experts warned of in the lead up to the historic elections due to the mindboggling array of unfamiliar choices and the fact that voting for judges is new. Experts say that low turnout may throw into question the legitimacy of the election, which has already faced months of fierce scrutiny.

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