How are Liberia’s president and National Assembly members elected?

Under the 1986 constitution, Liberia operates as a multiparty republic with a government structure modeled after that of the United States.1

The president, who serves as both the head of state and the head of government, is directly elected to a six-year term.1

Members of the bicameral National Assembly are also directly elected by the public. The legislature consists of two bodies:1
* The House of Representatives: Composed of 73 members who serve six-year terms.21
* The Liberian Senate: Composed of 30 members who serve nine-year terms.21

Elections in Liberia are conducted through direct voting, and in presidential contests, a candidate must secure more than 50 percent of the vote to win; if no candidate achieves this majority, a runoff election is held between the top two contenders.3