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1901 Liberian general election

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1901 Liberian general election

← 1899 1901 1903 →
Presidential election
 
Nominee Garreston W. Gibson William D. Coleman
Party True Whig Party People's Party

President before election

William D. Coleman
TWP

Elected President

Garreston W. Gibson
TWP

General elections were held in Liberia in 1901. In the presidential election, incumbent Garreston W. Gibson of the True Whig Party was elected for the first time, having originally taken office after the resignation of William D. Coleman in December 1900.[1] He defeated Coleman, who ran on the People's Party ticket.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Elections in Liberia African Elections Database
  2. ^ President William David Coleman: 1896 – 1900 Liberia Past and Present