As Re-election Curse ContinuesThe majority of the 65 members of the House of Representatives who were up for reelection have lost their bids, including some senior and veteran members. While the House is made up of 73 Representatives, 8 persons contested for the 15 opening Senatorial seats that were up for grabs, leaving only 65 seeking reelection. Chambers, a formidable and influential figure in Liberian politics, was defeated in his reelection bid, sending shockwaves through the political establishment. The other prominent figures who failed to secure reelection were Reps. Acarous Moses Gray, Chair of the Executive Committee; Cllr. A total number of 14 senators had sought reelection, but only four managed to return for another 9-year mandate.
