There were many surprises in this election. The Gallup polls and others didn’t hit it on the dot. Factors that may have contributed to the difference in the final results to the polls were the last minute death of Dr. Peña Gómez and last minute participation of Dr. Balaguer in the campaign. The most surprising results were the victory of college rector and former Minister of Finances Jose Rafael Abinader in Santiago, versus PLD candidate Dr. Julián Ramia Serulle. And the win of radiobroadcaster Cuqui Medrano versus favorite Euclides Sánchez. Another change in Congress, is the likely defeat of Senator Florentino Carvajal Suero, representing Elías Piña and whom had been a congressman for the PRSC for 32 years.
