Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ

Share

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Center to Send Observers to Muscogee (Creek) Elections

ATLANTA (Oct. 28, 2019) — Following letters of invitation from the election board and principal chief, Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is preparing to deploy a small team of observers to the Nov. 2 primary election in Muscogee (Creek) Nation as well as a general election anticipated in December.

The Center respects the tribe’s sovereign status and is conducting this observation mission with the understanding that these are elections of a sovereign people for their government.

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà conducts its election observation work in accordance with the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for International Observers, which provide guidelines for professional and impartial methods of international election observation. As an international non-governmental organization, Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà assesses electoral processes against the host nation’s constitution, election laws, and other pertinent legislation.

The Center’s limited mission will produce a report that focuses on the legal framework and election-day processes of voting, counting, and tabulation.

###

Contact: In Atlanta, Soyia Ellison, soyia.ellison@cartercenter.org         

Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.
A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and former First Lady Rosalynn Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.