2020 American Samoa gubernatorial election
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The 2020 American Samoa gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2020, coinciding with the 2020 United States presidential elections and other US elections.[1] The election will elect the Governor of American Samoa. The incumbent governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga is not eligible for reelection due to term limits.
Candidates
There are five political tickets in the 2020 election.[1]
- Fatumalala L. A. Al-Shehri and running mate Leah A. Smith[2]
- I’aulualo Fa’afetai Talia and running mate Tapa’au Dr. Dan Mageo Aga[3]
- Nuanuaolefeagaiga Saoluaga T. Nua and running mate Tapumanaia Galu Satele Jr.[4]
- Lemanu Peleti Mauga and running mate Salo Ale[5]
- Gaoteote Palaie Tofau and running mate Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet[6]
Campaign
On January 25, 2019, Senator Nuanuaolefeagaiga announced his candidacy.[7]
I’aulualo Fa’afetai Talia announced his candidacy at a campaign news media event at Sadie's by the Sea on July 28, 2019.[3]
Gaoteote Palaie Tofau announced his candidacy on February 9, 2020.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Will election law be enforced?". Talanei. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
- ^ "First female team officially declares for the 2020 gubernatorial race". www.samoanews.com. July 30, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "Update — I'aulualo and Tapa'au enter 2020 gubernatorial race". www.samoanews.com. July 28, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
- ^ "Gubernatorial team of Sen. Nua and Tapumanaia first to announce". www.samoanews.com. February 15, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
- ^ "About Us".
- ^ a b "Update: Senators Gaoteote & Fai'ivae team up for 2020 gubernatorial race". www.samoanews.com. February 9, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ "Manu'a Senator Nuanuaolefeagaiga announces candidacy for governor". www.samoanews.com. January 25, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
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