Executive branch Liberia, in 35 editions.

president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
interim President Dr. Amos SAWYER (since 15 November 1990); Vice President,
vacant (since August 1991); note - this is an interim government appointed
by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that will be
replaced after elections are held under a West African - brokered peace
plan; rival rebel factions led by Prince Y. JOHNSON and Charles TAYLOR are
challenging the SAWYER government's legitimacy while observing a tenuous
cease-fire; the former president, Gen. Dr. Samuel Kanyon DOE, was killed on
9 September 1990 by Prince Y. JOHNSON
President:
last held on 15 October 1985 (next to be held NA); results - Gen. Dr. Samuel
Kanyon DOE (NDPL) 50.9%, Jackson DOE (LAP) 26.4%, other 22.7%; note -
President Doe was killed by rebel forces on 9 September 1990
Senate:
last held on 15 October 1985 (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote
by party NA; seats - (26 total) NDPL 21, LAP 3, UP 1, UPP 1
House of Representatives:
last held on 15 October 1985 (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote
by party NA; seats - (64 total) NDPL 51, LAP 8, UP 3, UPP 2
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
interim President Dr. Amos SAWYER (since 15 November 1990)
note:
this is an interim government appointed by the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) that will be replaced after elections are held under
a West African-brokered peace plan; a rebel faction led by Charles TAYLOR is
challenging the SAWYER government's legitimacy; former president, Gen. Dr.
Samuel Kanyon DOE, was killed on 9 September 1990 by Prince Y. JOHNSON

chief of state and head of government: Chairman of the Council of
State David KPOMAKPOR Wilton SANKAWULO (since March 1994); NA September 1995); president was to
be elected for a six-year term by universal suffrage at the end of
1995; election last held on 15
October 1985; 1985 (next to be held NA August
1996); results - Gen. Dr. Samuel Kanyon DOE (NDPL) 50.9%,
Jackson DOE (LAP)
26.4%, other 22.7%
note: constitutional government ended in September 1990 when President
President Samuel Kanyon DOE was killed by rebel forces; civil war
ensued and in
July 1993 August 1995 the Cotonou Peace Treaty Abuja peace accord was negotiated signed by the
major warring
factions under UN auspices; factions; a transitional coalition government under
David KROMAKPOR Wilton SANKAWULO was formed in March 1994 but has been largely
ineffective and unable to implement the provisions of the peace
treaty; Ghanaian-led negotiations are now underway to seat a new September 1995; presidential
interim government that would oversee elections proposed are scheduled for late 1995 August 1996
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was selected by the leaders of the major factions
in the
civil war

chief of state: Chairman of the Council of State Ruth PERRY (since NA
August 1996); note - chairman of the Council of State is both the
chief of state and head of government: government
head of government : Chairman of the Council of
State Wilton SANKAWULO Ruth PERRY
(since NA September 1995); president was to August 1996); note - chairman of the Council of State is
be elected for a six-year term both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet selected by universal suffrage at the end leaders of the major factions in the
1995; election civil war
elections: last presidential election held 15 October 1985 (next to be held NA August
1996); held 19 July 1997); results - Samuel Kanyon DOE (NDPL) 50.9%, Jackson
DOE (LAP)
26.4%, other 22.7%
note: note : constitutional government ended in September 1990 when
President Samuel Kanyon DOE was killed by rebel forces; civil war
ensued and in August 1995 1996 the Abuja II peace accord was signed by the
major warring factions; a transitional coalition government under Ruth
Wilton SANKAWULO PERRY was formed in September 1995; August 1996; presidential
elections are scheduled for August 1996
cabinet: Cabinet was selected by the leaders of the major factions
in the civil war for 19 July 1997

chief of state: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August
1997); note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August
1997); note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: the president is elected by universal adult suffrage popular vote for a
four-year term
(renewable); election last held 19 July 1997 (next to
be held NA
July 2003) 2001)
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent of
vote-Charles of vote--Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF (UP)
(UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%

chief of state: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August
1997); note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August
1997); note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year six-year term
(renewable); election last held 19 July 1997 (next to be held NA
July 2001) 2003)
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent
of vote--Charles vote - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF
(UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%

chief of state: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (renewable); election last held 19 July 1997 (next to be held NA July 2003)
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent of vote - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF (UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%

chief of state: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (since 2 August 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (renewable); election last held 19 July 1997 (next to be held NA July October 2003)
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent of vote - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF (UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%

chief of state: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR Gyude BRYANT (since 2 August 1997); 14 October 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Charles Ghankay TAYLOR Gyude BRYANT (since 2 August 1997); 14 October 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (renewable); election last held 19 July 1997 (next to be held NA 2005)
note:: a UN-brokered cease fire among waring factions and the Liberian government resulted in the August 2003 resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR; a jointly agreed upon replacement, President Gyude BRYANT, assumed office as chairman of the National Transitional Government on 14 October 2003) 2003
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent of vote - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF (UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1% 11.1%; note - Taylor stepped down in August 2003

chief of state: President Chairman Gyude BRYANT (since 14 October 2003); note - this is an interim position until presidential elections in 2005; the president chairman is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Chairman Gyude BRYANT (since 14 October 2003); note - this is an interim position until presidential elections in 2005; the president chairman is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate Senate; note - current cabinet positions are divided among groups participating in the Liberian peace process
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (renewable); election last held 19 July 1997 (next to be held NA October 2005)
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent of vote - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF (UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%; note - Taylor stepped down in August 2003
note:: a UN-brokered cease fire cease-fire among waring warring factions and the Liberian government resulted in the August 2003 resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR; a jointly agreed upon replacement, President Chairman Gyude BRYANT, assumed office as chairman head of the National Transitional Government on 14 October 2003
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent of vote - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF (UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%; note - Taylor stepped down in August 2003

chief of state: Chairman Gyude BRYANT (since 14 October 2003); note - this is an interim position until presidential elections in 2005; the chairman is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Chairman Gyude BRYANT (since 14 October 2003); note - this is an interim position until presidential elections in 2005; the chairman is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate; note - current cabinet positions are divided among groups participating in the Liberian peace process
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (renewable); election last held 19 July 1997 (next to be held NA 11 October 2005)
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR elected president; percent of vote - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF (UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%; note - Taylor TAYLOR stepped down in August 2003
note:: note: a UN-brokered cease-fire among warring factions and the Liberian government resulted in the August 2003 resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR; a jointly agreed upon replacement, Chairman Gyude BRYANT, assumed office as head of the National Transitional Government on 14 October 2003

chief of state: Chairman Gyude BRYANT President Ellen JOHNSON-SIRLEAF (since 14 October 2003); 16 January 2006); note - this is an interim position until presidential elections in 2005; the chairman President is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: Chairman Gyude BRYANT President Ellen JOHNSON-SIRLEAF (since 14 October 2003); 6 January 2006); note - this is an interim position until presidential elections in 2005; the chairman President is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate; note - current cabinet positions are divided among groups participating in the Liberian peace process Senate
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (renewable); (eligible for a second term); election last held 19 July 1997 8 November 2005 (next to be held 11 October 2005) NA 2011)
election results: Charles Ghankay TAYLOR Ellen JOHNSON-SIRLEAF elected president; percent of vote vote, second round - Charles Ghankay TAYLOR (NPP) 75.3%, Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF JOHNSON-SIRLEAF (UP) 9.6%, Alhaji KROMAH (ALCOP) 4%, other 11.1%; note - TAYLOR stepped down in August 2003 59.6%, George WEAH (CDC) 40.4%
note: a UN-brokered cease-fire among warring factions and the Liberian government Government resulted in the August 2003 resignation of former president president, Charles TAYLOR; a jointly agreed upon replacement, Chairman Gyude BRYANT, assumed office as head of the National Transitional Government on 14 October 2003 2003; free elections were held 11 October 2005, with a runoff election between the two leading candidates on 8 November 2005

chief of state: President Ellen JOHNSON-SIRLEAF JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); note - the President is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ellen JOHNSON-SIRLEAF JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 6 16 January 2006); note - the President is both the chief of state and head of government 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 November 2005 (next to be held NA in 2011)
election results: Ellen JOHNSON-SIRLEAF JOHNSON SIRLEAF elected president; percent of vote, second round - Ellen JOHNSON-SIRLEAF (UP) JOHNSON SIRLEAF 59.6%, George WEAH (CDC) 40.4%
note: a UN-brokered cease-fire among warring factions and the Liberian Government resulted in the August 2003 resignation of former president, Charles TAYLOR; a jointly agreed upon replacement, Chairman Gyude BRYANT, assumed office as head of the National Transitional Government on 14 October 2003; free elections were held 11 October 2005, with a runoff election between the two leading candidates on 8 November 2005

chief of state:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); note - the President is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 8 November 2005 (next to be held in October 2011)
election results:
Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF elected president; percent of vote, second round - Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF 59.6%, George WEAH 40.4%

chief of state:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); note - the President is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 November 2005 (next to be held in October 2011)
election results:
Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF elected president; percent of vote, second round - Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF 59.6%, George WEAH 40.4%

chief of state:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); note - the President is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); election elections last held on 11 October and 8 November 2005 2011 (next to be held in October 2011) 2017)
election results:
Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF elected re-elected president; percent of vote, second round - Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF 59.6%, George WEAH 40.4% 90.7%, Winston TUBMAN 9.3%

chief of state:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006); note - the President is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 11 October and 8 November 2011 (next to be held in 2017)
election results:
Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF re-elected president; percent of vote, second round - Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF 90.7%, Winston TUBMAN 9.3%

chief of state:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006); note - the President president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 11 October and 8 November 2011 (next to be held in 2017)
election results:
Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF re-elected reelected president; percent of vote, second round - Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF 90.7%, Winston TUBMAN 9.3%

chief of state:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 11 October and 8 November 2011 (next to be held in 2017)
election results:
Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF reelected president; percent of vote, vote in second round - Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF 90.7%, Winston TUBMAN 9.3%

chief of state:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president and president, confirmed by the Senate
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a six-year 6-year term (eligible for a second term); elections election last held on 11 October and 8 November 2011 (next to be held in 2017)
election results:
Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF reelected president; percent of vote in second round - Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (UP) 90.7%, Winston TUBMAN (NDPL) 9.3%

chief of state: President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (since 16 January 2006); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI (since 16 January 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 10 October and 8 2017 (run-off scheduled for 7 November 2011 (next to be held in 2017) 2017 has been halted pending a ruling on fraud allegations)
election results: Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF reelected president; percent of vote in second first round - George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, other 7.8%
note: Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF (UP) 90.7%, Winston TUBMAN (NDPL) 9.3% is the first elected female head of state in Africa

chief of state: President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF George WEAH (since 16 22 January 2006); 2018); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI Jewel TAYLOR (since 16 22 January 2006); 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF George WEAH (since 16 22 January 2006); 2018); Vice President Joseph BOAKAI Jewel Taylor (since 16 22 January 2006) 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 October 2017 (run-off with a run-off on 26 December 2017); the runoff originally scheduled for 7 November 2017 has was been halted pending a ruling on fraud allegations) allegations, which the Supreme Court dismissed
election results: George WEAH elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, other 7.8%
note: Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF is the first elected female head 7.8%; percentage of state vote in Africa second round - George WEAH 61.5%, Joseph BOAKAI 38.5%

chief of state: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel TAYLOR HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel Taylor HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 October 2017 with a run-off on 26 December 2017); the runoff originally scheduled for 7 November 2017 was been halted pending a ruling on delayed due to allegations of fraud allegations, in the first round, which the Supreme Court dismissed
election results: George WEAH elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, other 7.8%; percentage of vote in second round - George WEAH 61.5%, Joseph BOAKAI 38.5%

chief of state: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 October 2017 with a run-off on 26 December 2017); 2017) (next to be held on 10 October 2023); the runoff originally scheduled for 7 November 2017 was delayed due to allegations of fraud in the first round, which the Supreme Court dismissed
election results: George WEAH elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, other 7.8%; percentage of vote in second round - George WEAH 61.5%, Joseph BOAKAI 38.5%

chief of state: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 October 2017 with a run-off on 26 December 2017) 2017 (next to be held on 10 October 2023); the runoff originally scheduled for 7 November 2017 was delayed due to allegations of fraud in the first round, which the Supreme Court dismissed (2017)
election results: George WEAH elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, other 7.8%; percentage of vote in second round - George WEAH 61.5%, Joseph BOAKAI 38.5%

chief of state: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR (since 22 January 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 October 2017 2023 with a run-off on 26 December 2017 14 November 2023 (next to be held on 10 October 2023); the runoff originally scheduled for 7 November 2017 was delayed due to allegations of fraud in the first round, which the Supreme Court dismissed (2017) 2028)
election results: George WEAH Joseph BOAKAI elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, (CDC) 43.8%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, 43.4%, Edward APPLETON (GDM) 2.20%, Lusinee KAMARA (ALCOP) 1.96%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, CUMMINGS, Jr. (CPP) 1.61%, Tiawan Saye GONGLOE (LPP) 1.44%, other 7.8%; 5.59%; percentage of vote in second round - George WEAH 61.5%, Joseph BOAKAI 38.5% 50.6%, George WEAH 49.4% note - presidential inauguration in January 2024

chief of state: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR Joseph BOAKAI (since 22 January 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2024)
head of government: President George WEAH (since 22 January 2018); Vice President Jewel HOWARD-TAYLOR Joseph BOAKAI (since 22 January 2018) 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 October 2023 with a run-off runoff on 14 November 2023 (next to be held in October 2028) 2029) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
election results:
2023: Joseph BOAKAI elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (CDC) 43.8%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 43.4%, Edward APPLETON (GDM) 2.20%, 2.2%, Lusinee KAMARA (ALCOP) 1.96%, 2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS, Jr. (CPP) 1.61%, 1.6%, Tiawan Saye GONGLOE (LPP) 1.44%, 1.4%, other 5.59%; 5.6%; percentage of vote in second round - Joseph BOAKAI 50.6%, George WEAH 49.4% note
2017: George WEAH elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - presidential inauguration George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, other 7.8%; percentage of vote in January 2024 second round - George WEAH 61.5%, Joseph BOAKAI 38.5%

chief of state: President Joseph BOAKAI (since 22 January 2024)
head of government: President Joseph BOAKAI (since 22 January 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
elections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 6-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 10 October 2023 2023, with a runoff on 14 November 2023 (next to be held in October 2029) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
election results:
2023: Joseph BOAKAI elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (CDC) 43.8%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 43.4%, Edward APPLETON (GDM) 2.2%, Lusinee KAMARA (ALCOP) 2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS, Jr. (CPP) 1.6%, Tiawan Saye GONGLOE (LPP) 1.4%, other 5.6%; percentage of vote in second round - Joseph BOAKAI 50.6%, George WEAH 49.4%
2017: George WEAH elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - George WEAH (Coalition for Democratic Change) 38.4%, Joseph BOAKAI (UP) 28.8%, Charles BRUMSKINE (LP) 9.6%, Prince JOHNSON (MDR) 8.2%, Alexander B. CUMMINGS (ANC) 7.2%, other 7.8%; percentage of vote in second round - George WEAH 61.5%, Joseph BOAKAI 38.5%
expected date of next election: October 2029
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government