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A New Approach to Governance – Baha’i Unit Convention Held in Portland
Nearly 100 Bahá’ís from Portland and across Multnomah County came together in the afternoon on Sunday, October 4 at the Portland Bahá’í Center in North Portland for an annual meeting. At this meeting, local Bahá’ís had the opportunity to visit, pray and consult about the affairs of their community including the intensive plans of growth [...]
Full StoryU.S. Baha’i National Convention began Thursday, April 23
The second century of U.S. Baha’i National Conventions began Thursday, April 23, as the 101st annual session opened in Wilmette, IL.
Full StoryBahá’í annual election featured on Chicago Public Radio
Chicago Public Radio’s Eight Forty-Eight program featured a story June 3, 2008 on the unique Bahá’í election process.
Full StoryWhen it comes to elections, Baha’is decline party invitation
Baha’is, like other U.S. citizens, will cast their vote in the upcoming general election, but they won’t be campaigning or promoting particular candidates for office.
Full StoryBaha’i elections – individual impressions
There is no clergy in the Baha’i Faith. Baha’is elect their leadership by secret ballot, in a distinctive system without campaigning or nominations. Individual Baha’is offer their own perspectives on the Baha’i election process.
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