The re-election proposal currently being reviewed by a Commission appointed by the ruling PLD party could include calling a national referendum for a popular vote on the possible re-election of President Danilo Medina. For Medina to run, the 2010 Constitution needs to be changed.
As reported in El Caribe, the PLD Political Committee approved the plan presented by member Ramon Ventura Camejo. The motion, which was presented to former President Leonel Fernandez on 9 September 2014, establishes the adoption of the US election model that limits the election of a President to two consecutive terms. The current model allows for unlimited non-consecutive re-election.
The Ventura proposal says that the motion should be preceded by a referendum vote organized by the Central Electoral Board (JCE), according to Article 272 of the Constitution. For the referendum to be valid, at least 30% of citizens eligible to vote need to take part.
Propuesta de reelección de Ventura Camejo incluye el referendo