The Liberia Broadcasting System has reacted to criticisms that it provided unequal access to candidates and political parties during the period of the October 10 presidential and representative elections.
Number of Female Representatives Remains at Nine
With all polling stations’ results in, the results of the October 10 polls show that the number of female lawmakers to sit in the next Liberian legislature will remain the same.
Final Results for October 10 Elections Released; Runoff Slated for Nov. 7
The National Elections Commission has officially announced final results of the October 10 presidential and representative elections, declaring no winner for the presidential race.
NEC Begins Hearing in Grand Bassa’s Rep. Byron Browne’s Complaints
The National Elections Commission has begun a hearing into a complaint filed by Rep. Byron Browne of Grand Bassa’s fourth electoral district over concerns that there were electoral irregularities or frauds during the October 10 elections at five centers in his district.
Losing Female Candidate in Nimba’s 1st District Thanks Supporters
The lone female candidate of Nimba’s first electoral district, Margaret Korkpor, has commended citizens of the district for supporting in her bid for the representative seat in the October 10 elections.
Bong Retires Five of Seven Lawmakers
Provisional results released by the National Elections Commission on Sunday indicate that five of Bong’s seven representatives have lost their seats at the National Legislature.
Unity Party Loses Margibi, First Since 1997
Election results released by the National Elections Commission puts the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change of Sen. George Weah ahead of Unity Party, marking the first general election loss for the ruling party in Margibi since 1997.
Elections Results – Who Has the Lead in Nimba?
Only 78 percent of polling places in Nimba have reported the results of the election, but a clearer picture on the legislative races is emerging.