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Election of Sanford B. Dole
- When
- 1894
- Where
- Honolulu
Sanford B. Dole won the election for president of the Republic in 1894 after Thurston declined to run.
Thurston declined to run for the presidency, allowing Dole to win the election in 1894. Article 23 of the constitution specifically named Dole, who served as the first and only elected president until 1898.
Sources
- Sanford B. Dole Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
- Republic of Hawaii Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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