| Lofa-3 | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of Liberia | |
 | |
| Electorate | 28,383 (2017) [1] |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 2011 |
| Representative | Clarence Massaquoi (2018-2024) [2] |
Lofa-3 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Kolahun District (except the communities of Kamatahun, Popalahun and Lehun) and parts of Voinjama District (Zawordamai, Kpadehmai, Kpakamai, Tobogizizu, Lawalazu). [3]
| Year | Representative elected | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Clarence Massaquoi | UP |
| 2017 | Clarence Massaquoi | UP |
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