1974 American Samoan electoral referendum

American Samoan ballot measure 18 June 1974 American Samoa Shall the people of American Samoa elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor by popular vote? 2,093 2,341 0 17.20 A referendum on direct election of governors and vice governors was held in American Samoa on 18 June 1974.No, no and no again to Samoan election Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1974, p21 Voters were asked to approve a proposal which permitted direct popular election of governors and lieutenant governors.Amerikanisch-Samoa, 18. Juni 1974 : Direktwahl des Gouverneurs und des Vizegouverneurs Direct Democracy The measure was narrowly rejected, with 47% voting yes and 53% voting no. An identical measure would be put before voters again two years later and was passed. Results Voters were asked the question "Shall the people of American Samoa elect a governor and lieutenant-governor by popular vote?" ChoiceVotes%For2,09347.2Against2,34152.8Total4,434100Registered voters/turnout 79Source: PIM References Category:Referendums in American Samoa Category:1974 in American Samoa American Samoa A