Since those days, however, the Liberal Party has been able to regain some its strength following the granting of white sufferage in 1981. Though it has not been able to directly challenge the Federalists for the presidency, the Liberals have been able to regain some of their governorships and senate seats over the last 32 years. After the 2012 elections, the Liberal Party gained the governorship of the State of Dan, boosting their total number of governorships from three to four.