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,Elections in Liberia African Elections Database defeating Old Whig candidate Edward James Roye.Carl Patrick Burrowes (2004) Power and Press Freedom in Liberia, 1830-1970: The Impact of Globalization and Civil Society on Media-government Relations, Africa World Press, p85 The election was very close, with the House of Representatives required to decide the final outcome.Burrowes, p84
Payne took office on 6 January 1868.
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