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A referendum on direct election of governors and vice governors was held in American Samoa on 18 June 1974. [1] Voters were asked to approve a proposal which permitted direct popular election of governors and lieutenant governors. [2] 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.
Voters were asked the question "Shall the people of American Samoa elect a governor and lieutenant-governor by popular vote?" [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,093 | 47.2 |
| Against | 2,341 | 52.8 |
| Total | 4,434 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 79 | |
| Source: PIM | ||
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