Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa

secondary executive in the government of American Samoa

The lieutenant governor of American Samoa is the second highest-ranking political figure in American Samoa, behind the governor.[1]

Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
Incumbent
Salo Ale

since January 3, 2021
TypeLieutenant Governor
Formation1974
First holderFrank Barnett

List of lieutenant governors of American Samoa

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Appointed lieutenant governors

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Elected lieutenant governors

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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
Eni Faleomavaega
(1943–2017)
Democratic January 3, 1985 January 2, 1989[2]
Galea'i Peni Poumele
(1926–1992)
Republican January 2, 1989[2] 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[2] January 3, 1997
Togiola Tulafono
(b. 1947)
Democratic January 3, 1997[2] 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. 1949)
Independent January 3, 2013 January 3, 2021
Democratic
Salo Ale
(b. ?)
Democratic January 3, 2021 Incumbent

References

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  1. "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.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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.