The Partido Reformista Social Cristiano took advantage of the internal conflict within the PRD, and highlighted the organization and democratic way in which its primaries were held in the southern provinces. Press reports indicated a record turnout of voters in the primaries held in Elías Piña, San Juan de la Maguana and Peravia provinces. The PRSC will be holding its primaries all over the country. It is leaving for last the most important, which is to choose the candidates for mayor and senator in Santo Domingo, scheduled for February 8.