2012 American Samoan general election

none January 2026 March 2024 American Samoa yes Gubernatorial election presidential 2008 American Samoan general election 2008 2016 American Samoa gubernatorial election 2016 November 6, 2012 (first round)November 20, 2012 (second round) Lolo Moliga by James Kneubuhl.jpg Lolo Matalasi Moliga Independent 6,645 52.94% Lemanu Peleti Mauga Ipulasi Aitofele Sunias speaking (cropped).jpg Faoa Aitofele Sunia Taufete'e John Faumuina, Jr. Democratic Party (United States) Independent 5,908 47.06% Governor Togiola Tulafono Lolo Matalasi Moliga yes U.S. House delegate election presidential 2010 American Samoan general election 2010 2014 American Samoan general election 2014 November 6, 2012 Congressman_Eni_Faleomavaega.jpg Eni Faleomavaega Democratic Party (United States) 7,221 55.22% Aumua Amata Radewagen congressional photo.jpg Amata Coleman Radewagen Constitution Party (United States) 4,420 33.80% Delegate Eni Faleomavaega Democratic Party (United States) Eni Faleomavaega Democratic Party (United States) General elections were held in American Samoa on November 6, 2012, to elect a new governor and lieutenant governor, twenty members of the American Samoa House of Representatives and the Delegate to United States House of Representatives.American Samoa officials ready for next week's election http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=71888 Radio New Zealand International October 30, 2012 November 1, 2012 Incumbent governor Togiola Tulafono was term-limited and could not seek re-election. Lolo Matalasi Moliga was elected governor, while Eni Faleomavaega was re-elected as the U.S. House delegate. Gubernatorial election The incumbent, Governor Togiola Tulafono, who had held office since 2003, was term-limited and could not seek re-election. Tulafono, who took office after the death of former governor Tauese Sunia, was elected to his first four-year term in 2004 and re-elected in the 2008 gubernatorial election.2012 Gubernatorial Elections http://www.nga.org/files/live/sites/NGA/files/pdf/2012ELECTIONFACTS.PDF National Governors Association November 2, 2012 All elections and candidates in American Samoa are nonpartisan, though Faoa Aitofele Sunia is affiliated with the Democratic Party. Slightly less than 17,000 American Samoans were eligible to vote in the 2012 election.American Samoa officials ready for next week's election http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=71888 Radio New Zealand International October 30, 2012 November 1, 2012 Candidates Six candidates sought election as the next Governor of American Samoa in 2012. Governor Togiola Tulafono was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term.6 candidates vie to be American Samoa's governor http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2012/Sep/04/6_candidates_vie_to_be_american_samoa_s_governor.html Associated Press Real Clear Politics September 4, 2012 November 1, 2012 Salu Hunkin-Finau, educator and former president of the American Samoa Community College. Only female candidate for governor.http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2012/February/02-27-13.htm Female Educator Enters Race For Am. Samoa Governor February 26, 2012 September 19, 2012 Samoa News East-West Center Fili Sagapolutele December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208150739/http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2012/February/02-27-13.htm dead Running mate: Iuniasolua Savusa, former Command Sergeant Major in the United States Armyhttp://www.stripes.com/news/after-37-years-in-uniform-army-veteran-turns-eye-to-politics-1.187807 After 37 years in uniform, Army veteran turns eye to politics September 2, 2012 September 19, 2012 Stars and Stripes Nancy Montgomery Timothy Jones, businessman Running mate: Tuika Tuika, government official and candidate for governor in 2008http://www.talanei.com/pages/14151727.php? Who's on the ballot? September 4, 2012 September 19, 2012 Talanei Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131030010343/http://www.talanei.com/pages/14151727.php October 30, 2013 Afoa Moega Lutu, High Chief of Utulei, former attorney general, and candidate for governor in 2008 Running mate: Le'i Sonny Thompson, director of the Department of Administrative Serviceshttp://www.samoanews.com/?q=node/3212 Afoa and Le'i officially enter 2012 gubernatorial race February 22, 2012 September 19, 2012 Samoa News Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga, president of the Development Bank of American Samoa Running mate: Lemanu Peleti Mauga, territorial Senatorhttp://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=63871 Former President of American Samoa Senate enters gubernatorial race October 20, 2011 September 19, 2012 Radio New Zealand International Faoa Aitofele Sunia, Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa since 2003, affiliated with the Democratic Party Running mate: Taufete'e John Faumuina, Jr., former director of Economic Developmenthttp://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=64569 American Samoa's Lt Governor vies top job in next year's election November 22, 2011 September 19, 2012 Radio New Zealand International Save Liuato Afa Tuitele, former judge of the High Court of American Samoa Running mate: Tofoitaufa Sandra King-Young, founder and CEO of the Pacific Islands Center for Educational Developmenthttp://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65669 Save picks woman as American Samoa co-candidate January 23, 2012 September 19, 2012 Radio New Zealand International Withdrawn candidates Utu Abe Malae, director of the Northern Marianas Commonwealth Utility Corporation and second placed candidate in 2008 gubernatorial election; announced candidacy on August 15, 2011, withdrew on October 10, 2011http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=112102&cat=1 CUC to lose its executive director August 24, 2011 September 19, 2012 Saipan Tribune Moneth Deposa https://web.archive.org/web/20120614121957/http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=112102&cat=1 June 14, 2012 deadhttp://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=63674 American Samoa governor candidate withdraws from race October 11, 2011 September 19, 2012 Radio New Zealand International Controversy The gubernatorial ticket of Save Liuato Tuitele and Sandra King-Young filed a petition in September 2012 against four other campaigns questioning their eligibility to run in the election.Court in American Samoa to hear appeal against election officer's decision http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=70961 Radio New Zealand International September 16, 2012 November 1, 2012 Tuitele and Young argued that the other four candidates had not resigned from their government jobs before beginning their political campaigns, as required by law. The four candidates challenged by the Tuitele campaign were gubernatorial candidates Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga and Salu Hunkin-Finau, as well as lieutenant governor candidates Taufete'e Faumuina Jr. and Le'i Sonny Thompson.Four candidates in American Samoa's gubernatorial race challenged http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=70809 Radio New Zealand International January 23, 2012 November 4, 2012 The case was heard by the High Court of American Samoa, which turned down the petition allowing all candidates to remain in the election.Fili Sagapolutele Team Save-Sandra hope in future elections law obeyed http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node/8967 Samoa News September 21, 2012 November 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131023195033/http://samoanews.com/?q=node%2F8967 October 23, 2013 dead Endorsements Outgoing governor Togiola Tulafono endorsed his lieutenant governor, Faoa Aitofele Sunia, for governor in the six-way election.Fili Sagapolutele Governor endorses Faoa — Save & Sandra announce policy challenges; Togiola Endorses Team Faoa And Taufetee During Final Campaign Event http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node/24769 Samoa News November 1, 2012 November 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234435/http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node%2F24769 March 3, 2016 dead Referendum Voters were asked "Should Article II, Sections 9 and 19 of the revised constitution of American Samoa be revised to give the Fono, rather than the Secretary for the U.S. Department of Interior, the power to override the Governors veto?"2012 Amendment to the Revised Constitution https://web.archive.org/web/20121112234815/http://americansamoaelectionoffice.org/2012-amendment-revised-constitution November 12, 2012 American Samoa Government Election Office The proposal would involve amending two parts of the constitution: SectionExisting textProposed textChapter IIarticle 9section 3Not later than 14 months after a bill has been vetoed by the governor, it may be passed over his veto by a two-thirds majority of the entire membership of each house at any session of the legislature, regular or special. A bill so repassed shall be represented to the governor for his approval. If he does not approve it within 15 days, he shall send it together with his comment thereon to the Secretary of the Interior. If the Secretary of the Interior approves it within 90 days after its receipt by him, it shall become a law; otherwise it shall not.Not later than 14 months after a bill has been vetoed by the governor, it may be passed over his veto by a two-thirds majority of the entire membership of each House at any session of the legislature, regular or special. A bill so repassed shall become law 90 days after the adjournment of the session in which it was repassed.Chapter IIarticle 19An act of the legislature required to be approved and approved by the governor only shall take effect no-sooner than 60 days from the end of the session at which the same shall have been passed while an act required to be approved by the Secretary of the Interior only after its veto by the governor and so approved shall take effect no sooner than 40 days after its return to the governor by the Secretary of the Interior. The foregoing is subject to the exception that in case of an emergency the act may take effect at an earlier date stated in the act provided that the emergency be declared in the preamble and in the body of the act.An act of the legislature required to be approved and approved by the governor only shall take effect no-sooner than 60 days from the end of the session at which the same shall have been passed. The foregoing is subject to the exception that in case of an emergency the act may take effect at an earlier date stated in the act provided that the emergency be declared in the preamble and in the body of the act. Results Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga Lemanu Peleti Mauga 4372 6645 Faoa Aitofele Sunia Taufete'e John Faumuina, Jr. 4315 5908 Afoa Moega Lutu Le'i Sonny Thompson 2521 Salu Hunkin-Finau Iuniasolua Savusa 893 Save Liuato Tuitele Tofoitaufa Sandra King-Young 763 Timothy Jones Tuika Tuika 189 Samoa News28 November 2012 Results of the gubernatorial run-off are now official https://www.samoanews.com/results-gubernatorial-run-are-now-official Samoa News Fono U.S. House delegate Eni Faleomavaega Democratic Party 7221 Amata Coleman Radewagen Constitution Party 4420 Rosie F. Tago Lancaster Independent 697 Kereti Mata'utia Jr. Democratic Party 438 Fatumalala Leulua'iali'i A. Al-Sheri Independent 300 Federal Election Commission Referendum 5852 7177 17774 Direct Democracy References American Samoa Category:Referendums in American Samoa Category:American Samoa gubernatorial elections American Samoa Category:Non-partisan elections 2012 American Samoa Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results