2017 Liberian general election facts for kids
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Counties won in the second round
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In 2017, Liberia held important elections on October 10. People voted for a new President and members of the House of Representatives. These elections were managed by the National Elections Commission (NEC).
No candidate won more than half of the votes in the first round. This meant a second round of voting, called a "run-off," was needed. The run-off election took place on December 26, 2017. In the end, George Weah won the election with about 62% of the votes.
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Presidential Candidates
The person who was President before, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, could not run again. The rules in Liberia's constitution say a president can only serve for two terms. She had been President since 2006, so it was time for someone new.
Candidates in the Second Round
- Joseph Boakai: He was the Vice President of Liberia since 2006.
- George Weah: He is a famous former football player. He had run for president before in 2005 but lost to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Other Candidates in the First Round
Many other people also ran for president in the first round of the election. They included:
- Charles Brumskine, a political leader.
- Alexander B. Cummings, a former business executive.
- Prince Johnson, a former rebel leader.
- Joseph Mills Jones, a former head of the Central Bank of Liberia.
- Benoni Urey, a businessman.
Election Results
The second round of voting decided who would be the next President.
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This map shows which candidate won in different parts of Liberia during the second round.
See also
In Spanish: Elecciones generales de Liberia de 2017 para niños
