People's Democratic Party of Liberia
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The People's Democratic Party of Liberia (PDPL) is a political party
in Liberia
. It participated in the 1997 elections
and fielded candidates in the 11 October 2005 elections as part of the four-party Coalition for the Transformation of Liberia
(COTOL).
In 1997, PDPL presidential candidate George T. Washington won 0.56% of the vote while the party failed to win any representation in the bicameral Legislature
.
In 2005, COTOL candidate Varney Sherman
won 7.8% of the vote in the presidential poll. The coalition won eight seats in the Senate
and seven in the House of Representatives
. Both the PDPL and the LAP withdrew from COTOL in 2006, effectively ending the coalition.
The party was disqualified from contesting the 2011 presidential and legislative elections
.
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 as part of the four-party Coalition for the Transformation of Liberia
Coalition for the Transformation of Liberia
The Coalition for the Transformation of Liberia was a political coalition that was formed to contest the 2005 Liberian general election. Initially, COTOL consisted of the Liberian Action Party , Liberia Unification Party , People's Democratic Party of Liberia , and the formerly dominant True Whig...
(COTOL).
In 1997, PDPL presidential candidate George T. Washington won 0.56% of the vote while the party failed to win any representation in the bicameral Legislature
Legislature of Liberia
The Legislature of Liberia is bicameral, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives , in the same manner as the Congress of the United States....
.
In 2005, COTOL candidate Varney Sherman
Varney Sherman
Harry Varney Gboto-Nambi Sherman is a Liberian politician and the current chairman of the ruling Unity Party.-Early life:...
won 7.8% of the vote in the presidential poll. The coalition won eight 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...
and seven in the 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:...
. Both the PDPL and the LAP withdrew from COTOL in 2006, effectively ending the coalition.
The party was disqualified from contesting the 2011 presidential and legislative elections
Liberian general election, 2011
The 2011 Liberian general election was held on 11 October 2011, with a presidential runoff election held on 8 November 2011. The presidency, as well as all seats in the House of Representatives and half of the seats in the Senate, were up for election...
.