The Chief Electoral Officer has dismissed a complaint containing allegations about Mr. Peter Martselos.
Issued: 28 November 2011
The Chief Electoral Officer has dismissed a complaint filed by Ms. Olga Mansbridge.
The complaint contains allegations that Mr. Peter Martselos gave two men each twenty dollars in exchange for a commitment to vote for him.
At the time of the alleged event(s), Mr. Martselos was a candidate in the electoral district of Thebacha during the 2011 general election.
The Chief Electoral officer conducted a review of the complaint in accordance with the Elections NWT Enforcement Policy and the Elections and Plebiscites Act.
The complaint was dismissed on the grounds that the evidence was insufficient to justify further action. The file is now closed.
Please direct media inquiries to:
David M. Brock
Chief Electoral Officer
867-920-6999
electionsnwt@gov.nt.ca
