NEW : Preliminary results give former lawmaker Danilo Medina an early lead . The election is a rematch of the 2000 elections . With close to half of the ballots counted Sunday night , Medina led with more than 51 % of the vote , versus Mejia 's 47 % . Score: 6 The winner will need to garner 50 % of the vote plus 1 .
NEW : Preliminary results give former lawmaker Danilo Medina an early lead . The election is a rematch of the 2000 elections . Score: 6 The winner will need to garner 50 % of the vote plus 1 .