diff --git a/lib/gather/gather.js b/lib/gather/gather.js
index 72420b8..42d44a9 100644
--- a/lib/gather/gather.js
+++ b/lib/gather/gather.js
@@ -384,7 +384,7 @@ Gather.prototype.startElectionCountdown = function () {
 };
 
 Gather.prototype.cancelElectionCountdown = function () {
-	clearInterval(this.election.timer);
+	clearTimeout(this.election.timer);
 	this.election.timer = null;
 	this.election.startTime = null;
 };