How is the Dominican Republic’s president elected?

The Dominican Republic is a representative democracy where the president, who serves as both head of state and head of government, is directly elected by the people to a four-year term.1

Under the current constitution, which was promulgated in 2010, reelection is permitted, and a 2015 amendment allows for consecutive terms. Citizens aged 18 and older are eligible to vote, provided they are not members of the armed forces or the police.1