Elections in the Dominican Republic: May 20 Presidential Election

May 18, 2012

Voters in the Dominican Republic will go to the polls May 20 to elect a president and vice president in the first election held under the constitutional reforms of 2010. Additionally, Sunday's race features new measures to increase participation of persons with disabilities as well as the large number of Dominicans living abroad.

Elections, Electoral Systems, People with Disabilities

Improving Access to the Electoral Process in the Dominican Republic

May 17, 2012

A recent, widespread effort to improve the access of persons with disabilities on Election Day in the Dominican Republic (DR) promises to result in increased participation during the May 20 presidential election.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

In the Dominican Republic, Presidential Candidates Meet Disability Advocates

May 16, 2012

On May 15, several candidates running in the May 20 election and representatives of disabled persons organizations from across the Dominican Republic met to discuss the government’s programs for persons with disabilities.

People with Disabilities

The Right to Choose: The Dominican Republic Issues a Reminder Video Ahead of Election Day

May 14, 2012

As the Dominican Republic nears Election Day on May 20, the Junta Central Electoral, the national electoral commission, has released a video reminding citizens they have the right to choose their leadership.

People with Disabilities, Civic Education

Increasing Awareness and Equal Access in the Dominican Republic

March 01, 2012

Inherent to IFES’ mission is encouraging countries around the world to include procedures that allow persons with disabilities to participate fully in electoral and political processes.

People with Disabilities

IFES Signs Cooperative Agreement in Dominican Republic

February 16, 2012

IFES and the Dominican Republic's electoral commission, the Central Electoral Board (JCE), signed an agreement to strengthen democracy and increase access to the electoral process for persons with disabilities in the island nation.

People with Disabilities

IFES, JCE Launch Partnership to Reach Voters with Disabilities

February 16, 2012

As the Dominican Republic prepares for general elections in May, the country’s electoral commission and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) are launching a partnership to improve access to the electoral process for persons with disabilities.

People with Disabilities

Empowering Persons with Disabilities in the Dominican Republic

January 27, 2012

In the Dominican Republic, IFES will begin a program to promote and increase the political participation of voters with disabilities. The project will support the Central Electoral Board ahead of the presidential election in May 2012.

People with Disabilities

Cross-Country Partnership Aims to Increase Transparency in Guatemalan Elections

July 12, 2011

As Guatemala prepares for national elections in September, it won’t be just local election officials working to guarantee fairness and accuracy in the vote.

Election Procedures, Voting Technology, Election Management

Instuctivo Ensayo de Verificacion y Educacion Electoral 2004

March 2004

“Instructive Guide of Electoral Verification and Education 2004” is an instructional workbook, available in Spanish, issued in 2004 by the Central Electoral Board of the Dominican Republic, in lead up to the 2004 Presidential Election. The workbook provides guidance and education for voters and election officials regarding electoral verification on the day of the elections. Additionally, the workbook contains some sample verification forms to familiarize election officials and voters with the procedures of electoral verification.

Elections, Voter Registration, Civic Education