As you know very well, the method of Bahá'í elections is at
complete variance with the methods and practices of elections in political
systems. The beloved Guardian has pointed out to us that should we follow the
method of the politicians in our Bahá'í elections, misunderstandings and
differences will arise, chaos and confusion will ensue, mischief will abound
and the confirmations of God will be cut off from that Bahá'í community. In
view of these grave warnings, the utmost care must always be exercised so that
the purity and spiritual character of Bahá'í elections are maintained and preserved.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 6 December 1971 written on behalf of the Universal House
of Justice to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilation, Vol. III,
Sanctity and Nature of Baha’i Elections)
