General elections were held in Liberia on 10 October 2023 to elect the President, House of Representatives and half the Senate. Incumbent president George Weah was eligible for a second term. No candidate won a majority in the first round, with Weah narrowly placing first over opposition leader Joseph Boakai, which meant both advanced to a runoff held on 14 November 2023. Boakai defeated Weah 51% to 49% in the closest runoff in Liberia’s history, and Weah conceded the election peacefully.
Sources and further reading:
European Union Election Observation Mission in Liberia 2023
Liberia’s George Weah concedes presidential election defeat to Joseph Boakai