ELECTION 2020
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Aumua Amata has congratulated Governor-elect Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga and Lieutenant Governor-elect Talauega Eleasalo Va'alele Ale, and all those elected or re-elected to serve in the Fono.
“Congratulations to everyone who shares responsibility to our...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Polls close in American Samoa at 6p.m. with the Election Office vote count starting shortly thereafter. The Election Office will be broadcasting live on KVZK-TV starting at 7p.m. American Samoa time — until all the votes are counted.
Click here to stream the live KVZK...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Social-distancing — complying with restrictions under the governor’s COVID-19 declaration — will be enforced at the polling stations during the Nov. 3, 2020 general election, according to Election Office deputy director Fiti Tavai, during last week’s cabinet meeting at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “Taxation without representation” was one of the topics raised at the recent American Samoa Chamber of Commerce gubernatorial forum, where only three of the five gubernatorial teams were able to participate.
This is the final issue from the forum, in the Samoa News...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While the Election Office continues preparation for the usual election process as well as proclaiming Election Day in American Samoa, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga said that what’s needed is a plan to carry out the voting process in the event of a coronavirus outbreak on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The recent Chamber of Commerce gubernatorial forum provided the chance for Chamber members and the audience to hear from three of the five gubernatorial team on what actions — if they were governor and lieutenant governor — they would take to help businesses if or when...
These are among those who attended the Chamber of Commerce gubernatorial forum hosted Thursday night at the American Samoa Community College Multi Purpose Center for the 2020 general election. Three teams appeared: I’aulualo/Tapa’au team; Nua/Satele and Lemanu/Talauega. Read stories throughout the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the Nov. 3, 2020 general election just three months away, chief election officer Dr. Lealofi Uiagalelei on Monday issued a reminder of ongoing activities by the Election Office, and one of them is encouraging local qualified residents who have not registered to vote...
Matu’u, AS — Press Release – The gubernatorial team of Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga and Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale has issued the following statement.
“This week, we are officially rolling-out our campaign platform by individual subject matter.
We will share with you our vision and what we hope...



![This screen shot taken from the Election Office presentation at last week’s cabinet meeting, shows how polling stations will be set up on Nov. 3rd election day, complying with social distancing protocol, under current COVID-19 restrictions. [photo: FS] Polling station layout for upcoming 2020 General Election.](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/polling_station_.png?itok=eQ1XQYQ9)

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![This Samoa News photo take after 6:30a.m yesterday morning shows the Election Office in Tafuna — in the background — while on its fence are two banners — Vote 2020 (left) and Register to Vote 2020 (right) — calling attention to the upcoming Nov. 3, 2020 general election. [photo: FS] Election Office in Tafuna with Election 2020 banners](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/election_office_2020_img_3877.jpg?itok=gE463kbY)