The legacy of outgoing President Oscar Arias -- a Nobel laureate who leaves office a popular , if polarizing leader -- has in many ways shaped the presidential race . NEW : Solis bows out with 23.3 percent of the vote so far . The poll was conducted by telephone from June 6 to 8 among a random sample of 1,501 registered voters in California. Polls show Chinchilla with 47.3 percent of vote , with a quarter of sites reporting . Chinchilla represents ruling National Liberation Party . If no one takes 40 percent of the vote , a runoff election will be necessary .
NEW : Solis bows out with 23.3 percent of the vote so far . The poll was conducted by telephone from June 6 to 8 among a random sample of 1,501 registered voters in California. Polls show Chinchilla with 47.3 percent of vote , with a quarter of sites reporting . Chinchilla represents ruling National Liberation Party . If no one takes 40 percent of the vote , a runoff election will be necessary .