People vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
SANTO DOMINGO, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released.
In a speech delivered at his campaign headquarters, Abinader underscored his considerable lead over eight rival candidates, as the initial results showed he garnered 59.06 percent of the votes with 21.49 percent of the votes tabulated.
A candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes plus one or more to win the election outright and avoid a runoff. ■
People vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
People vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
People vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
People wait at a polling station during the presidential election in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
Luis Abinader (L) casts his vote at a polling station in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
Luis Abinader (2nd R) delivers a speech at his campaign headquarters in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
Luis Abinader delivers a speech at his campaign headquarters in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
Luis Abinader gestures at his campaign headquarters in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)
Luis Abinader (C) delivers a speech at his campaign headquarters in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, May 19, 2024. Incumbent President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader declared victory late Sunday in the presidential race after preliminary results were released. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)