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Election FAQ
Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2020 General Elections
Dominicans will go to the polls on July 5 to vote for the president, vice president, 190 deputies and 32 senators. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2020 General Elections.
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IFES Supports the Dominican Republic’s Central Electoral Board in Holding Safe, Credible and Transparent Elections During COVID-19
On June 25, IFES and the Central Electoral Board of the Dominican Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding to affirm their collaboration to safely, credibly and transparently conduct the presidential and congressional elections planned for July 5 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to Protect Gender Equality in Elections During COVID-19
Disasters often inflame and exacerbate existing inequalities, and women continue to be largely left out of decision-making processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Electoral stakeholders should work to ensure that gender does not serve as a barrier to electoral and political rights during this crisis.
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Press Release
IFES Statement on the Suspension of Municipal Elections in the Dominican Republic
IFES acknowledges the Central Electoral Board's decision to suspend the municipal elections in the Dominican Republic and encourages all efforts to protect the integrity of the elections through a timely investigation.
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Electoral Assessment
Pre-Election Assessment of the Automated Voting System in the Dominican Republic
At the request of the Central Electoral Board and with support of USAID, IFES conducted a pre-electoral assessment of the automated voting system to be used in the Dominican Republic’s upcoming municipal elections. The assessment team's summary findings and full assessment report are now available.
February 06, 2020
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Press Release
IFES Statement on Electoral Assistance in the Dominican Republic
At the request of the Central Electoral Board and with support from USAID, IFES has been conducting a pre-electoral assessment of the electronic voting system to be used in the Dominican Republic’s upcoming municipal elections. We look forward to continuing to provide technical advice to the JCE before the municipal elections on February 16th and ahead of the general elections on May 17th.
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IFES Statement on Electoral Assistance in the Dominican Republic
At the request of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) and with support from USAID, IFES is assisting the 2020 electoral process in the Dominican Republic. IFES’ cooperation during the current electoral period is a collaborative effort with the JCE and other electoral stakeholders to enhance the transparency, credibility and trust in the 2020 elections.
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Manatt Fellow Presents on Election Dispute Resolution in Africa
In September 2019, IFES Manatt Fellow Tinashe Hofisi presented on presidential election petitions in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe at the 14th Annual Symposium of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa. He highlighted the unique jurisdictional tools available to apex courts in adjudication of presidential elections and their effect on judicial outcomes.
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Manatt Fellow Presents on Presidential Election Petitions in Africa
From October 30-November 1, 2019, IFES participated in the Fourth African Judicial Dialogue in Uganda. IFES Manatt Fellow Tinashe Hofisi presented his paper on presidential election petitions in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Project Promoting Leadership of Dominican Youth with Disabilities Recognized by National Council on Disability
In recognition of their efforts to increase the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Dominican Republic, IFES and the Disability Alliance for Our Rights were awarded the 2019 Seal for Good Inclusive Practices for Persons with Disabilities by the National Council on Disability.