1974 American Samoan electoral referendum

1974 American Samoan electoral referendum

18 June 1974
Shall the people of American Samoa elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor by popular vote?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 2,093 47.20% No 2,341 52.80% Valid votes 4,434 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 4,434 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 17.20%

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.

Results

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

References

1. No, no and no again to Samoan election Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1974, p21
2. Amerikanisch-Samoa, 18. Juni 1974 : Direktwahl des Gouverneurs und des Vizegouverneurs Direct Democracy