An international group focusing on inclusion (especially of women) in electoral observation, accredited to monitor recent general elections in Liberia and Sierra Leone and issue reports on gender dimensions of the process.
An international non-governmental organisation which has been invited and accredited in Liberia and Sierra Leone to observe and assess multiple election cycles, including the 2017 national election.
While not official electoral institutions, various CSOs in Liberia actively monitor elections, promote electoral awareness, and advocate for free, fair, and transparent electoral processes. They serve as watchdogs and partners in democratic governance.
The judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, plays a critical role in adjudicating electoral disputes and ensuring that electoral laws are upheld. It serves as the final arbiter in electoral and constitutional matters, safeguarding the rule of law.
The NEC is the primary body responsible for overseeing, organizing, and supervising all elections and referenda in Liberia. Its functions include voter registration, candidate nomination, election conduct, result tabulation, and announcement. The NEC is mandated to ensure electoral transparency, fairness,…
Presidential and Legislative Elections
Liberia's politics are structured under a presidential republic framework, with President Joseph Boakai, who took office in 2024, serving as the head of state and government. The political landscape is characterized by a presidential system with broad executive powers granted by the 1986 Constitution, including appointing cabinet members, judges, and military officers with the Senate's consent, and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
