1885 Liberian general election

General elections were held in Liberia in May 1885. In the presidential election, the result was a victory for incumbent Hilary R. W. Johnson of the True Whig Party (the dominant ruling party at the time), who was re-elected for a second term.[1]

1885 Liberian general election

5 May 1885
 
Nominee Hilary R. W. Johnson Edward Wilmot Blyden
Party TWP Republican
Popular vote 1,438 872
Percentage 62.25 37.75

Elected President

Hilary R. W. Johnson

References

  1. Elections in Liberia African Elections Database
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