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

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General elections were held in Liberia in 1897. 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.[1]

References

  1. ^ Elections in Liberia African Elections Database
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