WASHINGTON D.C., 31 October 2020 – International observers to the general elections in the United States will present their preliminary conclusions at a news conference.

NB: Due to social distancing requirements, only a limited number of journalists can attend the press conference in person. All others will have the opportunity to watch and ask questions via Zoom. Broadcast media wishing to film the press conference will be prioritized for personal attendance.

What:

• A press conference of the international observers to the general elections in the United States
• The press conference can be attended in person or via Zoom (details below)
  You can also follow the livestream on www.facebook.com/osce.odihr and www.oscepa.org 

Who:

• Michael Georg Link, Special Co-ordinator and leader of the short-term OSCE observer mission
• Ambassador Urszula Gacek, Head of the ODIHR limited election observation mission

When:

• 15:00 ET (GMT -5) on 4 November 2020

Where:

• Ronald Reagan Building, Atrium Ballroom, Concourse Level (C), 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington D.C.

Registration:

• Due to the current situation, only journalists will be able to attend the press conference in person. Broadcast media wishing to film the press conference will be prioritized for personal attendance.
  To take part via Zoom, please register by 11:00 ET on 4 November using this link.
• The International Election Observation Mission is a joint undertaking of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). The mission totals 102 observers from 39 countries, including 50 ODIHR-deployed experts and long-term observers, and 52 parliamentarians and staff from the OSCE PA.

For more information, please contact:

Katya Andrusz, ODIHR: +1 310 303 2902 / +48 609 522 266 or [email protected]

Nat Parry, OSCE PA: +45 60 10 81 77 or [email protected]