General elections were held in Liberia in May 1885. In the presidential election, the result was a victory for incumbent Hilary R. W. Johnson of the True Whig Party (the dominant ruling party at the time), who was re-elected for a second term.[1]

Results

President

CandidatePartyVotes%
Hilary R.W. JohnsonTrue Whig Party1,43862.25
Edward Wilmot BlydenRepublican Party87237.75
Total2,310100.00
Source: African Elections Database[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Elections in Liberia". African Elections Database.
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