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General elections were held in Liberia on 7 May 1867. The presidential election resulted in a victory for James Spriggs Payne of the Republican Party, [1] defeating Old Whig candidate Edward James Roye. [2] [3] The election was very close, with the House of Representatives required to decide the final outcome. [4]
Payne took office on 6 January 1868.
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General elections were held in Liberia on 7 May 1867. The presidential election resulted in a victory for James Spriggs Payne of the Republican Party, [1] defeating Old Whig candidate Edward James Roye. [2] [3] The election was very close, with the House of Representatives required to decide the final outcome. [4]
Payne took office on 6 January 1868.