House of Representatives of Liberia
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The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the bicameral Liberian Legislature
. Legislative elections
took place on 11 October 2005, and the elected members took office in January 2006.
, whereby if no single candidate gains a majority of votes in the initial election, a run-off election is held between the two candidates with the highest number of votes. In the event of a vacancy, a by-election
is held employing the two-round system, the winner of which serves the remainder of their predecessor's unexpired term. Each representative is elected to a six-year term with no term limits.
During the 2005 general elections, the first-past-the-post
method was used for all legislative elections as a cost-saving measure. In subsequent by-election
s, the two-round system has been used.
based on its total number of registered voters. Each county is guaranteed by law to have at least two seats. The current seat distribution among the counties is as follows:
, who is elected by fellow House members, is the body's presiding officer. He is assisted by a Deputy Speaker and other officers whose purpose is to ensure that the House functions properly. On 13 January 2006, 63 out of 64 House members met to elect their leaders. The results are as follows:
The Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and other officers may be removed from office by resolution of a two-thirds majority of House members.
Snowe resigned in February 2007, and on April 6, 2007 Alex J. Tyler
was elected Speaker, receiving 32 votes against 27 votes for Edward Forh.
Legislature of Liberia
The Legislature of Liberia is bicameral, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives , in the same manner as the Congress of the United States....
. Legislative elections
Liberian elections, 2005
The 2005 Liberian general election was held on 11 October 2005, with a runoff election for the presidency held on 8 November of that year. The presidency, as well as all seats in the House of Representatives and Senate were up for election. The election marked the end of the political transition...
took place on 11 October 2005, and the elected members took office in January 2006.
Candidate eligibility
Citizens of Liberia who have attained the age of 25 years are eligible to contest elections and become members of the House of Representatives.Electoral system
Under the 1986 Constitution, Liberian elections utilize a two-round systemTwo-round system
The two-round system is a voting system used to elect a single winner where the voter casts a single vote for their chosen candidate...
, whereby if no single candidate gains a majority of votes in the initial election, a run-off election is held between the two candidates with the highest number of votes. In the event of a vacancy, a by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
is held employing the two-round system, the winner of which serves the remainder of their predecessor's unexpired term. Each representative is elected to a six-year term with no term limits.
During the 2005 general elections, the first-past-the-post
First-past-the-post
First-past-the-post voting refers to an election won by the candidate with the most votes. The winning potato candidate does not necessarily receive an absolute majority of all votes cast.-Overview:...
method was used for all legislative elections as a cost-saving measure. In subsequent by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
s, the two-round system has been used.
County representation
The 64 House seats are distributed among Liberia's fifteen countiesCounties of Liberia
||There are 15 counties in Liberia, as of 2008.-External links:** Comprehensive resource about counties and districts of Liberia....
based on its total number of registered voters. Each county is guaranteed by law to have at least two seats. The current seat distribution among the counties is as follows:
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List of Representatives
| County/District | Name | Party | Year elected |
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| Bomi 1 Bomi County Bomi is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Tubmanburg serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring . As of the 2008 Census, it... |
Alex J. Tyler Alex J. Tyler Alex Jenekai Tyler is a Liberian politician and the current Speaker of the House of Representatives of Liberia. He serves as the Representative for the 1st District of Bomi County, to which he was elected in 2005... |
UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Bomi 2 Bomi County Bomi is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Tubmanburg serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring . As of the 2008 Census, it... |
Haja F. Siryon | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Bomi 3 Bomi County Bomi is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Tubmanburg serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring . As of the 2008 Census, it... |
Tarnue H. Cooper | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Bong 1 Bong County Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has twelve districts. Gbarnga serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Corpu G. Barclay | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Bong 2 Bong County Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has twelve districts. Gbarnga serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Adam B. Corneh | NPP National Patriotic Party The National Patriotic Party is a political party in Liberia. It was formed in 1997 by members of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia following the end of the First Liberian Civil War.... |
2005 |
| Bong 3 Bong County Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has twelve districts. Gbarnga serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
G. Samuel Bondo | NDPL National Democratic Party of Liberia The National Democratic Party of Liberia is a political party in Liberia.The NDPL was formed in August 1984 by supporters of Samuel Doe, who came to power in a 1980 military coup. The party contested the 15 October 1985 elections with Doe as its presidential candidate. He won 50.93% of the vote in... |
2005 |
| Bong 4 Bong County Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has twelve districts. Gbarnga serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
George S. Mulbah | NPP National Patriotic Party The National Patriotic Party is a political party in Liberia. It was formed in 1997 by members of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia following the end of the First Liberian Civil War.... |
2005 |
| Bong 5 Bong County Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has twelve districts. Gbarnga serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Tokbah J. Mulbah | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Bong 6 Bong County Bong is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has twelve districts. Gbarnga serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Edwin T. Juah | NDM New Deal Movement The New Deal Movement is a political party in Liberia. In the 2005 general election, the presidential candidate of the party, George Klay Kieh, Jr. and his running mate Alaric Tokpa won 0.5% of the votes, while the Party received 3.62% of the vote, good for three seats in the House of... |
2005 |
| Gbarpolu 1 Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu is a county in the northern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Bopulu serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Gbondojever S. Quiah | ULD Union of Liberian Democrats The Union of Liberian Democrats is a political party in Liberia. It fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.Robert Kpoto, presidential candidate of the ULD, won 0.4% of the vote. The party failed to win any seats in the Senate or House of Representatives.... |
2005 |
| Gbarpolu 2 Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu is a county in the northern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Bopulu serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Armah Morphor Sarnor | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Gbarpolu 3 Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu is a county in the northern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Bopulu serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Dickson Temo Yarsiah | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Grand Bassa 1 Grand Bassa County Grand Bassa is a county in the west-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eight districts. Buchanan serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Samuel D. Page, Sr. | LP Liberty Party (Liberia) The Liberty Party is a political party in Liberia. It fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.LP candidate Charles Brumskine placed third in the presidential poll, winning 13.9% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Grand Bassa 2 Grand Bassa County Grand Bassa is a county in the west-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eight districts. Buchanan serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Vinicius S. Hodges | NDC National Democratic Coalition (Liberia) The National Democratic Coalition is a coalition of Liberian political parties formed in 2011 to contest the 2011 presidential and legislative elections... |
2005 |
| Grand Bassa 3 Grand Bassa County Grand Bassa is a county in the west-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eight districts. Buchanan serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Jeh B. Browne | LP Liberty Party (Liberia) The Liberty Party is a political party in Liberia. It fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.LP candidate Charles Brumskine placed third in the presidential poll, winning 13.9% of the vote... |
2007 |
| Grand Bassa 4 Grand Bassa County Grand Bassa is a county in the west-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eight districts. Buchanan serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Gabriel B. Smith | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Grand Cape Mount 1 Grand Cape Mount County Grand Cape Mount is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has five districts. Robertsport serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
James A. Benson | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Grand Cape Mount 2 Grand Cape Mount County Grand Cape Mount is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has five districts. Robertsport serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Matthew V. Z. Darblo | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Grand Cape Mount 3 Grand Cape Mount County Grand Cape Mount is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has five districts. Robertsport serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Mohammed A. Ware | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Grand Gedeh 1 Grand Gedeh County Grand Gedeh is a county in the eastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has three districts. Zwedru serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Rufus W. Gbieor | NDM New Deal Movement The New Deal Movement is a political party in Liberia. In the 2005 general election, the presidential candidate of the party, George Klay Kieh, Jr. and his running mate Alaric Tokpa won 0.5% of the votes, while the Party received 3.62% of the vote, good for three seats in the House of... |
2005 |
| Grand Gedeh 2 Grand Gedeh County Grand Gedeh is a county in the eastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has three districts. Zwedru serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Zoe E. Pennue | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Grand Gedeh 3 Grand Gedeh County Grand Gedeh is a county in the eastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has three districts. Zwedru serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Kai G. Farley | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Grand Kru 1 Grand Kru County Grand Kru is a county in the southeastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eighteen districts. Created in 1984, Barclayville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Gbenimah B. Slopadoe | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Grand Kru 2 Grand Kru County Grand Kru is a county in the southeastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eighteen districts. Created in 1984, Barclayville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
George W. Blamoh | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Lofa 1 Lofa County Lofa is a county in the northernmost portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Voinjama serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Eugene F. Kparkar | LP Liberty Party (Liberia) The Liberty Party is a political party in Liberia. It fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.LP candidate Charles Brumskine placed third in the presidential poll, winning 13.9% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Lofa 2 Lofa County Lofa is a county in the northernmost portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Voinjama serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Vaforay A. M. Kamara | ALCOP All Liberia Coalition Party The All Liberia Coalition Party is a political party in Liberia.In the last elections held on 19 July 1997, the ALCOP presidential candidate Alhaji G.V. Kromah won 4.02% of the vote. The party won 3 of 64 seats in the House of Representatives and 2 of 26 in the Senate... |
2005 |
| Lofa 3 Lofa County Lofa is a county in the northernmost portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Voinjama serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Malian K. Jallabah | ALCOP All Liberia Coalition Party The All Liberia Coalition Party is a political party in Liberia.In the last elections held on 19 July 1997, the ALCOP presidential candidate Alhaji G.V. Kromah won 4.02% of the vote. The party won 3 of 64 seats in the House of Representatives and 2 of 26 in the Senate... |
2005 |
| Lofa 4 Lofa County Lofa is a county in the northernmost portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Voinjama serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Moses Y. Kollie | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Margibi 1 Margibi County Margibi is a county on the north to central coast of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Kakata serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Emmanuel J. Nuquay | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Margibi 2 Margibi County Margibi is a county on the north to central coast of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Kakata serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Kollie S. Jallah | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2006 |
| Margibi 3 Margibi County Margibi is a county on the north to central coast of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Kakata serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Saah R. Gbollie | NPP National Patriotic Party The National Patriotic Party is a political party in Liberia. It was formed in 1997 by members of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia following the end of the First Liberian Civil War.... |
2005 |
| Margibi 4 Margibi County Margibi is a county on the north to central coast of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Kakata serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Ballah G. Zayzay | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2008 |
| Maryland 1 Maryland County Maryland County is a county in the southeastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has two districts. Harper serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
David G. Saydee | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Maryland 2 Maryland County Maryland County is a county in the southeastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has two districts. Harper serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Bhofal Chambers | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Maryland 3 Maryland County Maryland County is a county in the southeastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has two districts. Harper serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
James P. Biney | NPP National Patriotic Party The National Patriotic Party is a political party in Liberia. It was formed in 1997 by members of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia following the end of the First Liberian Civil War.... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 1 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Alomiza M. Ennos | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 2 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Rufus D. Neufville | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 3 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Kettehkumuehn E. Murray | ALCOP All Liberia Coalition Party The All Liberia Coalition Party is a political party in Liberia.In the last elections held on 19 July 1997, the ALCOP presidential candidate Alhaji G.V. Kromah won 4.02% of the vote. The party won 3 of 64 seats in the House of Representatives and 2 of 26 in the Senate... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 4 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Dusty L. Wolokolie | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 5 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Edwin Snowe Edwin Snowe Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr. is a Liberian politician. He has served in the House of Representatives of Liberia since January 2006, and he was Speaker of the House of Representatives from January 2006 to February 2007.-Political career:... |
Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 6 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Kuku Y. Dorbor | LP Liberty Party (Liberia) The Liberty Party is a political party in Liberia. It fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.LP candidate Charles Brumskine placed third in the presidential poll, winning 13.9% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 7 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Thomas P. Fallah | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 8 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Dave Koomey | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 9 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Moses S. Tandanpolie | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 10 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Regina S. Teah | NDC National Democratic Coalition (Liberia) The National Democratic Coalition is a coalition of Liberian political parties formed in 2011 to contest the 2011 presidential and legislative elections... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 11 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Elmond T. Barclay | PDP Progressive Democratic Party (Liberia) The Progressive Democratic Party is a political party in Liberia, formed in 2005. It fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 12 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Edward S. Forh | CDC Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
2005 |
| Montserrado 13 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Victoria A. Lynch | LRP | 2005 |
| Montserrado 14 Montserrado County Montserrado County is a county in the northwestern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has four districts. Bensonville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the smallest... |
Richard I. Holder | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| Nimba 1 Nimba County Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation... |
Francis L. Karway | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Nimba 2 Nimba County Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation... |
Martin M. Farngalo | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Nimba 3 Nimba County Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation... |
Worlea-Saywah Dunah | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Nimba 4 Nimba County Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation... |
Nohn R. Kidau | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Nimba 5 Nimba County Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation... |
Jackson S. Flindor | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Nimba 6 Nimba County Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation... |
Evans V. Koah | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2007 |
| Nimba 7 Nimba County Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation... |
Edwin P. Gaye | Ind. Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
2005 |
| River Cess 1 River Cess County River Cess is a county in the south-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Cesstos City serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Elizabeth P. Williams | LDP Liberian Destiny Party The Liberian Destiny Party is a political party in Liberia. It fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.LDP candidate Nathaniel Barnes won 1.0% of the vote in the presidential poll. The party failed to win any seats in the Senate or House of Representatives.... |
2006 |
| River Cess 2 River Cess County River Cess is a county in the south-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Cesstos City serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Jerry B. Masseh | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| River Gee 1 River Gee County River Gee is a county in the southern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Fish Town serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Charles K. Bardyl | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| River Gee 2 River Gee County River Gee is a county in the southern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Fish Town serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Elijah F. Seah | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| River Gee 3 River Gee County River Gee is a county in the southern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Fish Town serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring... |
Christian S. Chea | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2010 |
| Sinoe 1 Sinoe County Sinoe is one of Liberia's 15 counties and it has 17 districts. Greenville is the county's capital.As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 104,932, making it one of the least populous counties in Liberia.... |
Nelson W. Barh | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Sinoe 2 Sinoe County Sinoe is one of Liberia's 15 counties and it has 17 districts. Greenville is the county's capital.As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 104,932, making it one of the least populous counties in Liberia.... |
James T. Davies | UP Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
2005 |
| Sinoe 3 Sinoe County Sinoe is one of Liberia's 15 counties and it has 17 districts. Greenville is the county's capital.As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 104,932, making it one of the least populous counties in Liberia.... |
Jefferson S. Kanmoh | APD Alliance for Peace and Democracy The Alliance for Peace and Democracy is a coalition of two Liberian political parties, the Liberian People's Party and the United People's Party , that contested the 11 October 2005 elections.... |
2005 |
2005 election results
- More info: Liberia elections, 2005
Leadership structure
A SpeakerSpeaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
, who is elected by fellow House members, is the body's presiding officer. He is assisted by a Deputy Speaker and other officers whose purpose is to ensure that the House functions properly. On 13 January 2006, 63 out of 64 House members met to elect their leaders. The results are as follows:
| Speaker of the House | ||
| Results | Political Affiliation | Number of Votes |
| Edwin Snowe Edwin Snowe Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr. is a Liberian politician. He has served in the House of Representatives of Liberia since January 2006, and he was Speaker of the House of Representatives from January 2006 to February 2007.-Political career:... |
Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
48 |
| Dusty Wolokollie | Unity Party Unity Party (Liberia) The Unity Party is a political party in Liberia that was started in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly, also its first standard bearer. The Unity Party participated the first post-1980 coup elections, running against then-President Samuel Doe in October 1985... |
13 |
| Abstentions | 2 | |
| Total | 63 | |
| Deputy Speaker of the House | ||
| Results | Political Affiliation | Number of Votes |
| Tokpah John Mulbah Tokpah John Mulbah Tokpah John Mulbah is a Liberian deputy parliament speaker. Placed under house arrest on 11 July for allegedly having a policeman, who was trying to impound Mr Mulbah's vehicle, beaten unconscious.-References:... |
Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change Congress for Democratic Change is a Liberian political party formed by supporters of George Weah's 2005 presidential candidacy.In the 11 October 2005 elections, Weah placed first in the presidential poll, winning 28.3% of the vote... |
38 |
| Others/Abstentions | 25 | |
| Total | 63 | |
The Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and other officers may be removed from office by resolution of a two-thirds majority of House members.
Snowe resigned in February 2007, and on April 6, 2007 Alex J. Tyler
Alex J. Tyler
Alex Jenekai Tyler is a Liberian politician and the current Speaker of the House of Representatives of Liberia. He serves as the Representative for the 1st District of Bomi County, to which he was elected in 2005...
was elected Speaker, receiving 32 votes against 27 votes for Edward Forh.
See also
- LiberiaLiberiaLiberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
- Senate of LiberiaSenate of LiberiaThe Senate of Liberia is the upper house of the bicameral legislative branch of Liberia, and together with the House of Representatives comprises the Legislature of Liberia...
- Legislature of LiberiaLegislature of LiberiaThe Legislature of Liberia is bicameral, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives , in the same manner as the Congress of the United States....
- List of Speakers of the House of Representatives of Liberia
- National Transitional Legislative Assembly of LiberiaNational Transitional Legislative Assembly of LiberiaThe National Transitional Legislative Assembly was Liberia's legislative body during the country's transition from civil war to democratic rule .-Background:...
- the country's unicameral legislative body during the transition period (October 2003-January 2006) - Legislative Branch
- List of national legislatures