(CPOD) Feb. 13, 2004 – Former head of state Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) is the top presidential candidate in the Dominican Republic, according to a poll by Penn, Schoen & Berland. 65 per cent of respondents would vote for Fernandez in the upcoming election.
(CPOD) Feb. 13, 2004 – Former head of state Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) is the top presidential candidate in the Dominican Republic, according to a poll by Penn, Schoen & Berland. 65 per cent of respondents would vote for Fernandez in the upcoming election.
Eduardo Estrella of the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC) is second with 16 per cent, followed by current president Hipolito Mejia of the Dominican Revolution Party (PRD) with 13 per cent. The election is scheduled for May 16.
On Jan. 15, PRD lawmakers suggested some alterations to the country’s electoral system. The ruling party was looking for an amendment to allow every political organization to nominate as many as five presidential candidates. The proposal failed after opposition parties refused to attend the session.
Polling Data
What candidate would you support in the presidential election?
Leonel Fernandez (PLD) | 65% |
Eduardo Estrella (PRSC) | 16% |
Hipolito Mejia (PRD) | 13% |
Source: Penn, Schoen & Berland
Methodology: Interviews to 1,200 Dominican adults, conducted from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24, 2004. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
