1923 Liberian general election

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General elections were held in Liberia in 1923. In the presidential elections, the result was a victory for Charles D. B. King of the True Whig Party, who was re-elected for a second term,[1] defeating Samuel G. Harmon, former vice president, of the People's Party.[2] Thomas J. R. Faulkner served as Harmon's running mate.[3]

Registered<6,000
Turnout>750%
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1923 Liberian general election

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Registered<6,000
Turnout>750%
Presidential election
 
Nominee Charles D. B. King Samuel G. Harmon
Party TWP People's Party
Running mate Thomas J. R. Faulkner
Popular vote 45,000

President before election

Charles D. B. King
TWP

Elected President

Charles D. B. King
TWP

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The results of the election were rigged, with King receiving 45,000 votes, despite there being only 6,000 Liberians eligible to vote.[4]

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