1881 Liberian general election

General elections were held in Liberia in May 1881. The presidential election resulted in a victory for incumbent President Anthony W. Gardiner of the True Whig Party against Republican nominee Joseph James Cheeseman.[1][2]

1881 Liberian general election

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Presidential election
 
Nominee Anthony W. Gardiner Joseph James Cheeseman
Party TWP Republican

President before election

Anthony W. Gardiner
TWP

Elected President

Anthony W. Gardiner
TWP

References edit

  1. ^ Elections in Liberia African Elections Database
  2. ^ Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. p. 66. ISBN 9781461659310.