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Malaeoletalu Melesio Gurr | |
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| Member of the American SamoaHouseofRepresentatives from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Vailiuama Steve Leasiolagi |
Malaeoletalu Melesio Gurr is an American Samoan politician who has served as a member of the American Samoa House of Representatives since 3 January 2023. [1] He was elected on November 8,2022,in the 2022 American Samoan general election and represents the 8th district.
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