This message is to inform U.S. citizens traveling or residing in the Dominican Republic that Sunday, May 20 is the Presidential Election in the Dominican Republic. U.S. citizens are urged to take prudent precautionary measures and should avoid large gatherings or political demonstrations/rallies, remain near their residences, and monitor the news for updates and information. Political campaigning will continue through Friday, May 18. The PRD party will have their final celebratory caravans throughout the 32 provinces.
The selling or consumption of alcohol is prohibited on Election Day.
The Military Electoral Police are responsible for security and access control at all voting polls. The Dominican National Police (DNP) will continue to provide regular police patrols to maintain safety and order throughout the country. The DNP will also have additional patrols and specialized units near locations suspected of possible disturbances for immediate response. Personnel of the DNP and Armed Forces who are not involved in protection and security service will be quarantined in their barracks, offices or work locations until after Election Day.
Dominican citizens are given the opportunity to cast their votes between the hours of 0600 and 1800 (6:00am – 6:00pm). The Junta Central Electoral (Central Electoral Board) intends to publish the results of the election by 2100 hours (9:00pm) on Election Day. It is possible that on Monday, May 21st schools could be closed, transportation unavailable, traffic disrupted and/or roads closed.
The selling or consumption of alcohol is prohibited on Election Day.
The Military Electoral Police are responsible for security and access control at all voting polls. The Dominican National Police (DNP) will continue to provide regular police patrols to maintain safety and order throughout the country. The DNP will also have additional patrols and specialized units near locations suspected of possible disturbances for immediate response. Personnel of the DNP and Armed Forces who are not involved in protection and security service will be quarantined in their barracks, offices or work locations until after Election Day.
Dominican citizens are given the opportunity to cast their votes between the hours of 0600 and 1800 (6:00am – 6:00pm). The Junta Central Electoral (Central Electoral Board) intends to publish the results of the election by 2100 hours (9:00pm) on Election Day. It is possible that on Monday, May 21st schools could be closed, transportation unavailable, traffic disrupted and/or roads closed.
