Dominican Republic: general election 2024 - Statistics & facts
On the 19th of May, voters in the Dominican Republican went to the polls for the general elections. On this day, the Dominicans elected one president, 32 senators, 190 deputies, and 20 Central American parliament deputies. The presidential election were responsible for selecting the country's 68th president, who is expected to take office in August 2024.
General elections in the Dominican Republic are supervised by the Junta Central Electoral and are held every four years. In these, resident citizens can vote, as well as those who live abroad, provided that they register in advance. For the presidential vote, a two-round system is in place. If one of the candidates fails to obtain 50 percent plus one vote, a second round will be held on June 30, 2024, with the two candidates who previously obtained the most votes.
General elections in the Dominican Republic are supervised by the Junta Central Electoral and are held every four years. In these, resident citizens can vote, as well as those who live abroad, provided that they register in advance. For the presidential vote, a two-round system is in place. If one of the candidates fails to obtain 50 percent plus one vote, a second round will be held on June 30, 2024, with the two candidates who previously obtained the most votes.
