Ramon Alburquerque (PRD-Monte Plata) who aspires to be re-elected and Senator Andres Bautista Garcia (PRD-Espaillat) are the leading contenders for the presidency of the Senate. Jose Rafael Abinader, who competed with Alburquerque for the post last year, is supporting Senator Bautista. The election will be held 16 August. Alburquerque has had three years in the post.
