Those aspiring to become presidential candidates in the 2020 elections must limit their expenses to RD$519.4 million; those seeking a seat in the Senate are limited to spending as much as RD$99 million, and those seeking a mayor seat in one of the provincial capitals can only spend RD$42.6 million.
The origin and the use of these funds must be reported to the Central Electoral Board (JCE). Each candidate is responsible for the accounting and reporting of his or her funding, while the JCE will supervise these expenditures.
The JCE has used a calculation of RD$70.00 for each registered voter as of 30 June 2019. With 7, 420,900 voters, this totals the RD$519.5 million for the presidency. The JCE used RD$60.00 for voters for senators, RD$50.00 for mayors and RD$25.00 for city council members.
Article 49 of the Law on Political Parties establishes the perquisites to run for office if you have the money.
The JCE reported that as of the cut on 7 July 2019, 7,422,416 Dominicans are eligible to vote in the 2020 general election.
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8 July 2019