Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr. was an American Samoan politician and attorney who served as the territory's third lieutenant governor,from 1985 to 1989 and non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives,from 1989 to 2015. As a delegate,Faleomavaega served on committees and spoke on the House floor;however,he was not permitted to vote on the final passage of any legislation. He also was the father-in-law of former professional American football fullback Fui Vakapuna.
Togiola Talalelei A. Tulafono is an American Samoan politician and lawyer who served as the sixth governor of American Samoa. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He had previously served as the seventh lieutenant governor.
General elections were held in American Samoa on November 4,2008,to elect a governor,members of the House of Representative,and a delegate to the United States House of Representatives,as well as a referendum on a legislative override of the governor's veto. The elections were held as part of the wider 2008 United States general election.
Louis Arthur "Skip" Bafalis was an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 10th congressional district from 1973 to 1983. A member of the Republican Party,he was the party's nominee in the 1982 Florida gubernatorial election,and previously represented district 33 in the Florida Senate from 1966 to 1970.
Tafuna is a village in Tualauta County,Western District,American Samoa. It is the most populous village in American Samoa,with a population of 7,988 according to the 2020 U.S. Census,and is the center of nightlife on the island.
Earl Baker Ruth was a three-term U.S. Representative from North Carolina and subsequently served as governor of American Samoa.
Nua Mailo Saoluaga is an American Samoan politician. He served as the Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives from 1997 until 2002,and as a Senator from 2013 to 2021.
David Huebner is an international arbitrator based in Southern California. He previously served as the United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. He was the first openly gay ambassador in the Obama administration and the third openly gay ambassador in United States history. His tenure was marked by significant improvement in bilateral relations,with commentators observing that relations are stronger and closer than they have been in decades. Called an “excellent public face for the United States,”he has been widely praised as a successful Ambassador including for his accessible,inclusive approach,his emphasis on students and future leaders,and the innovative restructuring of his Embassies around social media and other nontraditional tools and approaches of diplomacy. Before being appointed Ambassador he worked as an international lawyer in Los Angeles,Shanghai,and New York City,specializing in international arbitration and mediation. He is licensed as an attorney in California,New York,and in the District of Columbia,and as a solicitor in England and Wales.
United States gubernatorial elections were held in 12 states and two territories. Of the eight Democratic and four Republican seats contested,only that of North Carolina changed party hands,giving the Republicans a net gain of one governorship. These elections coincided with the presidential election on November 6,2012. As of 2024,this marked the last time in which a Democrat won the governorship in Missouri and the last time in which a Republican won the governorship in North Carolina.
Tuanaitau Fa'atamala Tuia was an American Samoan politician and the longest-serving member of the American Samoan territorial legislature,the Fono,in history. Tuia served a combined 49 years in the Fono,including thirty years in the American Samoa House of Representatives and seventeen years in the Senate.
Lolo Letalu Matalasi is an American Samoan politician,educator,and businessman. He served as the seventh governor of American Samoa,from 2013 to 2021.
Lemanu Palepoi SialegāMauga is an American Samoan politician who is serving as the eighth governor of American Samoa since January 3,2021. A member of the Democratic Party,Mauga served as a senator in the American Samoa Senate,where he became the chairman of both the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Tafuna High School (THS) is a public high school located in the village of Tafuna,Tuālāuta County,Western District,American Samoa. It is one of the 6 public high schools under the jurisdiction of the American Samoa Department of Education. Its inception in 1982 welcomed 100 freshmen. Its enrollment has grown to an average of 1,200 students per academic year. It is the largest public school in American Samoa by enrollment.
Savali Talavou Ale is an American Samoan politician. He has served as the Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives since 2007. Ale,who was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1981,is also the longest serving current member of the American Samoa House of Representatives,as of 2015.
Malaloa is a sub-village of Fagatogo and is located at the end of Pago Pago Harbor in American Samoa. It is located in-between Fagatogo proper and the village of Pago Pago. Cruising boats entering and leaving Pago Pago should clear at Malaloa Marina. The Malaloa Marina was opened for cruisers’use and has added a customs wharf to handle inbound and outbound clearances.
Faiivae Iuli A. Godinet is an American Samoan politician and sports executive serving as a member of the American Samoa Senate and president of the Football Federation American Samoa. In 2020,Godinet announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa as the running mate of Senate president,Gaoteote Palaie Tofau.
General elections were held in American Samoa on 3 November 2020. Voters elected a governor and lieutenant governor,members of the House of Representatives and the American Samoan delegate to the United States Congress. Incumbent Governor of American Samoa Lolo Matalasi Moliga was not eligible for reelection due to term limits. In American Samoa,gubernatorial candidates run on a non-partisan basis and as a slate together with their lieutenant governor candidate.
Vailoata Eteuati Amituanaʻie is an American Samoan politician who has served as a member of the American Samoa House of Representatives since 3 January 2021. He represents the 7th district. His father,Amituana’i Eteuati Sr.,was also a member of Fono in the Senate.
Fiti Alesana Sunia is an American lawyer who has served as the associate justice of the High Court of American Samoa since 2019.
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