A new nationwide public opinion survey conducted by Dominican research firm SONDEOS has painted a clear picture of the current political landscape in the Dominican Republic, revealing significant leads for the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) ahead of the 2028 general elections. Data collected from 1,200 in-person interviews across the country between September 22 and 25, 2026, places the PRM at the top of national party support with 41% of voter backing. The opposition Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) trails far behind in second place with 24% support, while the historically dominant Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) holds third position at 20%.
The survey also probed public opinion on opposition unity, asking respondents which leading figure had both the popular support and governing capability to unify the country’s fragmented opposition bloc. Omar Fernández emerged as the overwhelming favorite for this role, earning the support of 59% of respondents, while veteran politician Leonel Fernández captured just 38% of the vote in this category.
When asked to predict the outcome of the upcoming 2028 presidential and legislative elections, 43% of surveyed voters projected that the PRM would retain power, compared to 28% who forecast a FP victory and 21% who expected the PLD to return to office.
Incumbent President Luis Abinader of the PRM also boasts strong personal approval ratings, with 56% of respondents giving the president a positive performance evaluation. Notably, 71% of surveyed Dominicans described Abinader as an honest public servant. The ruling party’s second-in-command, Vice President Raquel Peña, earned even higher marks across key metrics: 85% of respondents rated her efficient, 84% praised her honesty, and 82% described her administration as transparent.
SONDEOS’ field research methodology, which included 1,200 geographically dispersed in-person interviews over a four-day period, aligns with standard best practices for national political polling in the Dominican Republic, providing a reliable snapshot of voter sentiment midway through the current administration’s term.