1877 Liberian general election

General elections were held in Liberia in 1877. Anthony W. Gardiner of the True Whig Party was the only candidate in the presidential elections,[1] and was elected unopposed.[2] Gardiner took office on 7 January 1878. The election began the century-long political dominance of the True Whig Party.

1877 Liberian general election

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Presidential election
 
Nominee Anthony W. Gardiner
Party TWP

President before election

James Spriggs Payne
Republican

Elected President

Anthony W. Gardiner
TWP

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