Summary
- Voters in the Dominican Republic head to the polls in an election seen as a referendum on current President Luis Abinader’s anti-corruption efforts
- Up to 8 million eligible voters will choose between Abinader and two main opponents
- Abinader is favored to win the election in the first round due to his popularity and handling of Covid-19 crisis
- Election outcome will have implications for addressing economic challenges, crime, and security concerns in the country
