LATAM Election Monitor 2024
The Dominican Republic's upcoming presidential election on May 19, 2024, presents a contest between incumbent President Luis Abinader and challengers Leonel Fernández and Abel Martinez. All three candidates emphasise the need of continuity of the economic policies that have led to recent years' success as wells as the urgency of addressing the question of Haitian migrants. . Current polling indicates President Abinader holds a significant lead, with projections suggesting he will secure re-election with over 55% of the vote, underscoring his strong position in the race. An Abinader victory would mean a continuity of his successful economic model and the relative political stability the country has achieved in recent years.