Grand Gedeh County elects two senators to the Senate of Liberia. It is currently represented by Zoe Emmanuel Pennue and Thomas Nimely.
Senator Elected | Year [lower-alpha 1] | Party [lower-alpha 2] | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Isaac Wehyee Nyenabo | 2005 | NDPL | [1] | |
William Cheyety Sandy | 2005 | COTOL | Ran with the ULD for re-election in 2011. [1] [2] | |
Alphonso G. Gaye | 2011 | UP | [2] | |
A. Marshall Dennis | 2014 | CDC | [3] | |
Zoe Emmanuel Pennue Sr. | 2020 | CDC | [4] | |
Thomas Yaya Nimely | 2023 | LRP | [5] |
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