Months ahead of the election, the candidates are making their interest in Dominicans clear.

The seat allocation was increased to four ahead of the 2011 election.

The first bombing came ahead of the presidential election on 12 June 2005.

Several weeks ahead of the election, party leaders take part in moderated debates.

Starting a Presidential campaign a year and a half ahead of the election is madness.

He had prepared to stand for the governorship in 2007 but stood down as a candidate ahead of the election.

The issue became the major issue ahead of the election.

Unfortunately, there is a clear risk that the violence will be further stepped up ahead of the presidential election.

He was re-elected in 1989, 1993 and 1997, finally retiring ahead of the 2001 election.

Americans will hear more of this ahead of the election.