1849 Liberian general election

General elections were held in Liberia on May 1, 1849, alongside a constitutional referendum. The result was a victory for incumbent President Joseph Jenkins Roberts of the True Liberian Party, who defeated Samuel Benedict of the Anti-Administration Party.

1849 Liberian general election

1 May 1849
Presidential election
 
Nominee Joseph Jenkins Roberts Samuel Benedict
Party True Liberian Party Anti-Administration

President before election

Joseph Jenkins Roberts
True Liberian Party

Elected President

Joseph Jenkins Roberts
True Liberian Party

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