All elections in American Samoa are officially non-partisan, though candidates do identify with a particular political party. Three candidates sought election for Delegate to the U.S. House in 2010.^[1]

Incumbent Rep. Eni Faleomavaega, who identifies with the Democratic Party, is seeking re-election.^[1] He was re-elected in the 2008 House election with 60% of the vote.

Amata Coleman Radewagen, American Samoa's Republican National Committeewoman who has challenged Faleomavaega in the past, ran again for the seat.^[2]

Tuika Tuika, an accountant and former candidate for Governor of American Samoa in the 2008 gubernatorial election, is the third candidate in the election.^[1]

In early February 2010, independent Fualaau Rosie Tago Lancaster had announced that she would seek second bid to become American Samoa's delegate to the United States House.^[1][3] Lancaster announced that she will run on a platform promising an emphasis on Veterans issues, better communication and transportation links with the Manu'a Islands, education, healthcare and economic development.^[3] Lancaster came in third in the 2008 House election, receiving 5% of the popular vote. However, she did not appear on the general election ballot in November.^[2]

Incumbent Rep. Eni Faleomavaega won election to a 12th two-year term in office, taking 6,895 ballots, or 56.3% of the total vote.^[2]

Aumua Amata, who had previously run in 2008, came in second place with 4,438 votes, or 40.5%.^[2] Aumua won several election precincts in American Samoa, running especially strong in the Manua Islands.^[2]

Tuika Tuika placed third with 357 ballots, or 3.3% of the vote.^[2]