1883 Liberian general election

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1883 Liberian general election
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  1881
May 1883
1885  
Presidential election
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Nominee Hilary R. W. Johnson
Party TWP
Supported by Republican Party

President before election

Anthony W. Gardner
True Whig Party

Elected President

Hilary R. W. Johnson
True Whig Party

General elections were held in Liberia in May 1883. [1] Only one candidate, Hilary R. W. Johnson, contested the presidential election, and was supported by both the True Whig Party and the Republican Party. Following the elections Johnson declared himself to be a True Whig. He took office on 7 January 1884.

References

  1. Elections in Liberia African Elections Database