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 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]

  1. ^ Elections in Liberia African Elections Database