1897 Liberian general election

1897 Liberian general election

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Presidential election

Nominee William D. Coleman Party TWP

President before election Joseph James Cheeseman TWP Elected President William D. Coleman TWP

General elections were held in Liberia in May 1897. ^[1] In the presidential election, incumbent William D. Coleman of the True Whig Party (the sole legal party) was elected. The former Vice-President had originally taken office following the death of President Joseph James Cheeseman in November 1896. ^[2]

References

1. A. Adu Boahen, ed. (1985). Africa Under Colonial Domination 1880-1935. University of California Press. p. 718.
2. Elections in Liberia African Elections Database