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By the opening of polls at 8:00 a.m., Liberian voters had already formed long queues, eagerly waiting to take part in their country’s burgeoning democracy.
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This student was one of the first voters to cast her ballot at the University of Liberia’s polling station.
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Voter education posters at polling stations encouraging Liberians to “say no to violence” were a visible reminder of the importance of peaceful elections.
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The C.H. Dewey High School polling station in Bomi County is directly located next to a large hospital. This doctor (left) was the first person to vote at the polling station and said, “We are voting for our children’s future and for Liberia’s future.”
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Although the October 10 elections were held during the peak of the rainy season in Liberia, the rain fortuitously held off, despite some ominous clouds over this polling station.
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Demonstrating the safe conditions at the polls, many women voters brought their children to the polling stations as they cast their ballots.
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IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney and IFES Liberia's Barzie Zinnah and Sampson Benson pose in front of a voter education poster encouraging women to vote at the National Election Commission’s magisterial office in Bomi County.
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At this polling station in Montserrado County, poll workers politely helped elderly voters who needed assistance to cast their vote.
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IFES Liberia's Barzie Zinnah proudly showed his inked finger after casting his ballot in Montserrado County.
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International and domestic observers and party agents (seated) were present in polling stations to ensure a transparent voting process.
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During Election Day voters could contact the National Election Commission’s Operations Center through social media and get real-time responses on questions they had about polling.
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The dedicated and professional IFES Liberia team played a critical role in supporting the National Elections Commission’s Election Day preparations.