Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
| Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
|---|---|
Territory seal | |
| Type | Lieutenant Governor |
| Formation | 1974 |
| First holder | Frank Barnett |
The lieutenant governor of American Samoa is the second highest-ranking political figure in American Samoa, behind the governor.[1]
List of lieutenant governors of American Samoa
Appointed lieutenant governors
- Frank Barnett (Democrat, 1974–76)
Elected lieutenant governors
| Image | Name | Political party | Term started | Term ended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufele Liamatua (1940–2011) |
Republican | January 3, 1978 | January 3, 1985 | First elected lt. governor of American Samoa[2] | |
| Eni Faleomavaega (1943–2017) |
Democratic | January 3, 1985 | January 2, 1989[3] | ||
| Galea'i Peni Poumele (1926–1992) |
Republican | January 2, 1989[3] | July 27, 1992 | Poumele died in office in July 1992. | |
| Gaioi Tufele Galeai | Republican | August 1992 | January 4, 1993 | Widow of Lt. Governor Galea'i Peni Poumele. Served the remainder of Poumele's unexpired term | |
| Tauese Sunia (1941–2003) |
Democratic | January 4, 1993[3] | January 3, 1997 | ||
| Togiola Tulafono (b. 1947) |
Democratic | January 3, 1997[3] | March 26, 2003 | Acting governor from March 26, 2003, to April 7, 2003, following the death of Governor Tauese Sunia. | |
| Office vacant March 23 – April 11, 2003 | |||||
| Faoa Aitofele Sunia (b. 1943) |
Democratic | April 11, 2003 | January 3, 2013 | ||
| Lemanu Peleti Mauga (b. 1960) |
Independent | January 3, 2013 | January 3, 2021 | ||
| Democratic | |||||
| Salo Ale (b. 1969) |
Democratic | January 3, 2021 | Janurary 3, 2025 | ||
| Democratic | |||||
| Pulu Ae Ae Unknown |
Republican | January 3, 2025 | Incumbent | ||
References
- ↑ "American Samoa Country Brief". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia). April 2008. Archived from the original on 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ↑ "Peter Tali Coleman biography". Governors. American Samoa. Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Sorensen, Stan (2007-01-09). "Historical Notes" (PDF). Tapuitea Official Newsletter of American Samoa. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2010-09-02.