Liberia Civic historical record
Liberia held a general election in 1889 during the final years of Hilary R. W. Johnson’s presidency.
Presidential result
Hilary Richard Wright Johnson of the True Whig Party was re-elected president. The surviving election summary identifies Johnson as the winner but does not provide candidate vote totals, percentages, registration figures, turnout, invalid ballots, or complete legislative returns.
Political context
The election continued the True Whig Party’s control of the national government. Johnson’s re-election gave him a fourth presidential term, following his victories in 1883, 1885, and 1887.
Historical significance
The 1889 contest was Johnson’s final presidential election. The next election, held in 1891, brought Joseph James Cheeseman to the presidency.
Evidence status
Classification: Winner documented; numerical returns unavailable. Johnson’s re-election and party affiliation are documented. A precise election date, opponent slate, vice-presidential result, vote totals, turnout, invalid ballots, and legislative results remain under archival review.