diff --git a/bot_messages/highcouncil_election.txt b/bot_messages/highcouncil_election.txt
index 51ee5e9..fc7c0c7 100644
--- a/bot_messages/highcouncil_election.txt
+++ b/bot_messages/highcouncil_election.txt
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ From {highcouncil_election_announce} to {highcouncil_election_start}, you will b
  Clan Leader
  Discord Server Manager
 
-Each member of the CCE can cast one for each category by using the emotes:  <:Rank_Owner:479008325137072155>  for Clan Leader and <:Rank_Deputy:479008295319896064>  for Discord Server Manager.
-If needed, the icon 🤷 can be used to abstain to vote in any or both categories and it should be applied to all candidates of that category.
+Each member of the CCE can vote once in each category (Discord Server Manager and Clan Leader). Alternatively, you may choose to intentionally abstain.
 
 Votes can be cast until {highcouncil_election_end}, so we can announce and have everyone set up to start the term by {term_start}.
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