1873 Liberian general election

General elections were held in Liberia on 6 May 1873. Incumbent President Joseph Jenkins Roberts of the Republican Party was the only candidate in the presidential elections,[1] and was re-elected unopposed.[2]

1873 Liberian general election

6 May 1873
Presidential election
 
Nominee Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Party Republican

President before election

Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Republican

Elected President

Joseph Jenkins Roberts
Republican

References

  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
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