The Carter Center conducted a limited election observation mission in Libya at the invitation of the HNEC and has been welcomed by the National Transitional Council and representatives of political entities and civil society. Following election day, Carter Center observers met with elections officials, political entities, candidates, and other stakeholders in 12 cities: Ajdabiya, Awbari, Al Aziziya, Al Bayda, Benghazi, Khoms, Misrata, Sebha, Tripoli, Tobruk, Az Zawiya, and Zuwara. Observers also monitored the tabulation process at the National Tally Center at the HNEC headquarters and the HNEC warehouse at Mitiga airport, both in Tripoli. Their observation was supported by a core team of elections and legal experts based in Tripoli.

The Center is impartial and conducts its activities in accordance with the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation, adopted at the United Nations in 2005.