Liberia Civic historical record
Liberia held a presidential election in May 1865 during Daniel Bashiel Warner’s first term.
Presidential election
Incumbent President Daniel Bashiel Warner of the Republican Party was the only identified presidential candidate and was returned to office unopposed.
No certified vote total, turnout figure, exact polling day, or complete legislative return has yet been verified for this archive.
Historical significance
The election continued Warner’s administration for a second two-year term. He remained in office until James Spriggs Payne was inaugurated in January 1868.
Evidence status
Classification: Chronology-only with confirmed outcome. The month, year, incumbent, party, unopposed status, and outcome are documented. Exact totals, turnout, and legislative results remain under archival review.
Sources
- Frederick Starr, Liberia: Description, History, Problems (constitutional election schedule)
- The American Annual Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events.
- Carl Patrick Burrowes, “Democracy or Disarmament,” Liberian Studies Journal.
- African Elections Database, historical Liberia election index.