Dominican Republic Tackles Pre-Election Poll Abuse

Dominican Republic's Central Electoral Board Addresses Concerns Over Pre-Election Polls Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The Central Electoral Board (JCE) held a public hearing on June 5th, 2025, to discuss regulating the increasing number of political polls released before the official campaign period. The JCE expressed concerns that these polls are being used as political tools to sway public opinion. The hearing brought together representatives from various political parties and polling firms to discuss solutions. "Regular la proliferación de encuestas fuera del período de campaña para evitar su uso como arma política es el reto que tiene por delante la Junta Central Electoral," stated one JCE official. (Translation: "Regulating the proliferation of polls outside the campaign period to prevent their use as a political weapon is the challenge facing the Central Electoral Board.") Participants presented diverse proposals, ranging from stricter sanctions for unauthorized poll releases to improved transparency measures. One representative from a polling firm emphasized the importance of ensuring the accuracy and methodology of polls are clearly disclosed. The JCE granted an extension until June 19th for interested parties to submit further arguments on the proposed regulations. The JCE's efforts reflect a commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections in the Dominican Republic. The outcome of this regulatory process will significantly impact the political landscape leading up to future elections.