Dominican Republic incumbent Abinader takes strong lead in preliminary results

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With about 38% of votes counted, Abinader held 59.24% of the vote, followed by three-time former President Leonel Fernandez with 26.97%, according to preliminary data from the Caribbean island nation’s central electoral board. Abinader, a former businessman and leader of the Modern Revolutionary Party, has staked his claim on his adept handling of the COVID-19 crisis. His hardline stance on Haiti and a crusade against corruption have helped gain more support than his two main opponents.

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