Election observers to the US general election to hold press conference on Tuesday

WASHINGTON DC, 28 September 2020 – Observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will hold a press conference on the opening of the observation mission to the US general elections on Tuesday, September 29th.

NB Due to social distancing requirements, only 40 journalists will be able to attend the press conference in person, while 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:

• An introduction to the role of the ODIHR election observation mission and its planned activities
• The press conference can be attended in person or via Zoom (details below)

Who:

• Ambassador Urszula Gacek, Head of the ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission

When:

• 2pm Eastern Standard Time on September  29, 2020

Where:

• Grand Ballroom, Marriott Metro Center, 775 12th St NW, Washington, DC

Registration:

• No registration is necessary if you are attending the press conference in person, but only questions from journalists will be taken
• To take part via Zoom, please register with: Katya Andrusz, ODIHR spokesperson, [email protected] and Ivan Godarsky, media analyst: [email protected] or +1 (310) 303-4496

For further information on ODIHR’s election observation activities in the United States of America, please visit: https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/USA