Preliminary statement of the statistically based observation of a citizen group of observers on the Results of the Election Day Observation of the October 15, 2008 Presidential Elections of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

This report reflects the observations of over 1,500 accredited nonpartisan observers comprised of concerned citizens who have come together to monitor the October 15 presidential election in Azerbaijan. Prior to Election Day 83 observers monitored the pre-election period. For Election Day observers were deployed to a representative random sample of polling stations. The information in this report also has been compiled from reports by members of election commissions, voters, candidates or their representatives which have been verified by a third party when necessary.