Liberian general election, 1885

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Liberian general election, 1885
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  1883 5 May 1885 1887  

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Nominee Hilary R. W. Johnson Edward Wilmot Blyden
Party True Whig Republican
Popular vote 1,438 872
Percentage 62.25 37.75

Elected President

Hilary R. W. Johnson

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References

  1. Elections in Liberia African Elections Database