1859 Liberian general election

Presidential elections were held in Liberia in May 1859. Incumbent President Stephen Allen Benson was the only candidate for the presidency,[1] and was re-elected unopposed.[2]

1859 Liberian general election

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Presidential election
 
Nominee Stephen Allen Benson
Party Republican

President before election

Stephen Allen Benson
Republican

Elected President

Stephen Allen Benson
Republican

References edit

  1. ^ Carl Patrick Burrowes (1995). "Democracy Or Disarmament: Some Second Thoughts On Amos Sawyer And Contemporary Politicians". Liberian Studies Journal. XX (1): 117–125.
  2. ^ Elections in Liberia African Elections Database