James Spriggs Payne Republican Edward James Roye

General elections were held in Liberia in May 1869.

The presidential election resulted in a victory for Edward James Roye of the True Whig Party, who defeated incumbent President James Spriggs Payne.

[1] The election was very close, with the House of Representatives required to decide the final outcome.

[2] Roye took office on 3 January 1870.