President Morales was widely expected to win re - election . Morales is the first Bolivian president of indigenous descent . With 91 percent of votes tallied , Morales ' Movement for Socialism party won 62 percent of the vote , according to exit polls . Constitution amended earlier this year to allow a president to run for re - election .
President Morales was widely expected to win re - election . Morales is the first Bolivian president of indigenous descent . Constitution amended earlier this year to allow a president to run for re - election .