Free Democratic Party (Liberia)
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The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is a political party
in Liberia
. It participated in the 1997 elections
and fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.
In 1997, FDP presidential candidate Fayah Gbollie won 0.32% of the vote while the party failed to win any representation in the bicameral legislature.
In 2005, FDP candidate David Farhat
won 0.5% of the vote in the presidential poll. The party failed to win any seats in the Senate
or House of Representatives
.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Liberia
Liberia
Liberia , 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...
. It participated in the 1997 elections
Liberian elections, 1997
The 1997 Liberian general election was held on 19 July 1997 as part of the 1996 peace agreement ending the First Liberian Civil War. The presidency, as well as all seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate were up for election...
and fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections.
In 1997, FDP presidential candidate Fayah Gbollie won 0.32% of the vote while the party failed to win any representation in the bicameral legislature.
In 2005, FDP candidate David Farhat
David Farhat
David Farhat is a Liberian politician and member of the Free Democratic Party .Running as the FDP presidential candidate in the 11 October 2005 elections, Farhat placed 16th out of 22 candidates, receiving 0.5% of the vote. He is a former Finance Minister of Liberia.-References:...
won 0.5% of the vote in the presidential poll. The party failed to win any seats in the Senate
Senate of Liberia
The 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...
or House of Representatives
House of Representatives of Liberia
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.-Candidate eligibility:...
.