PLD challenges colleges

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The PLD has challenged the validity of 123 voting stations in Santo Domingo East, arguing that the presidents of those colleges are PRD loyalists. The PLD's claim is sure to be one of many political challenges from all sides as the elections draw nearer. The PLD bases its claim on Electoral Law 275-97 that states that in the case of a polling station president having a political affiliation, the Central Electoral Board (JCE) must monitor that station to guarantee impartiality and political balance. JCE Administrative Chamber president Roberto Rosario said that members of all the political parties head all the voting stations, but the JCE would take suggestions into account.

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