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
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