How are members of the Dominican Senate chosen?

Members of the Dominican Republic's 32-member Senate are chosen through direct election by the citizens.12

Each senator serves a four-year term and is eligible for reelection. The Senate is composed of one representative from each of the country's 31 provinces and one representative from the National District. To participate in these elections, citizens must be at least 18 years old, with the exception of members of the armed forces or the police, who are excluded from voting.2