Dominican Republic

Elections with obstacles in the Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, a new President, Parliament and local representatives have been elected. The vote was a test of patience for the voters, since the election workers were very helpful.

Strike – ironically, on the day of the election. Nearly 3000 volunteers have declared a day before the election, you would not fulfill your task. Choice head Roberto Rosario had to quickly recruit replacement staff, and in a new registration technique committed. Why the poll workers went on strike, Rosario.

On election day, many people had to wait for hours to cast their vote. Rosario extended the opening Hours of the polling stations later for a further hour. A Mission of the organization of American States, under the leadership of former Colombian President Andrés Pastrana watched the choice. He acknowledged problems, but played down their importance: “The most Important thing is that people cast their vote,” said Pastrana.

Danilo Medina has a good chance to be President of the Caribbean nation re-elected

On the way to the next term of office

In the last polls for the presidential election, head of state Danilo Medina of the social-democratic oriented party PLD with about 57 percent was clearly in the lead. So he would be confirmed already in the first ballot for four more years in office. His Challenger Luis Abinader of the initial 2014 party founded PRM, according to recent surveys, approximately 34 percent of the vote.

Around 6.7 million Dominicans were called upon to determine in addition to the head of state, the Parliament and the Senate in the Caribbean state. Were, moreover, elected thousands of local representatives. First results are expected in the course of Monday.

fab/ww (dpa, APE, afpe)