Liberian general election, 1887

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General elections were held in Liberia in 1887. In the presidential election, the result was a victory for incumbent Hilary R. W. Johnson of the True Whig Party, who was re-elected for a third term. [1]

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References

  1. Elections in Liberia African Elections Database