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2016 American Samoa gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 2016 American Samoa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2016, coinciding with the 2016 United States presidential elections and other US elections.
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 Results by voting district: Lolo Matalasi Moliga : 50–55% 55–60% 60–65% 65–70% 70–75% 75–80% Faoa Aitofele Sunia: 55–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent, Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga sought re-election. Moliga won re-election, defeating Faoa Aitofele Sunia, 60.2% to 35.8%, while Tuika Tuika received 4.0% of the vote.[1]
All American Samoan elections are officially nonpartisan, although both Lolo Matalasi Moliga and Faoa Aitofele Sunia affiliate themselves with the Democratic Party and Tuika Tuika affiliates with the Republican Party.
Candidates edit
- Lolo Matalasi Moliga, incumbent governor, affiliated with the Democratic Party
- Running mate: Lemanu Peleti Mauga, incumbent Lieutenant Governor[2]
- Faoa Aitofele Sunia, former lieutenant governor, affiliated with the Democratic Party
- Running mate: Larry Sanitoa, Territorial Representative[3]
- Tuika Tuika, accountant and candidate for governor in 2008, affiliated with the Republican Party
- Running mate: Iuni Maeva, veteran[4]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Lolo Matalasi Moliga (Incumbent) | 7,235 | 60.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | Faoa Aitofele Sunia | 4,305 | 35.8 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tuika Tuika | 484 | 4.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,024 | 100.00 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b "General Election 2016 Results Governor and Lt. Governor November 8, 2016 – Unofficial" (PDF). American Samoa Government – Election Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 16, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ "Lolo Moliga standing again in American Samoa". Radio New Zealand. June 21, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "Faoa & Sanitoa kicks off quest for leadership". Talanei.com. June 22, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "Tuika Tuika & Iuni Maeva in the race". Talanei.com. September 14, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.