Togiola Tulafono

American politician

Togiola Talalelei A. Tulafono (born February 28, 1947) is an American Samoan politician and lawyer. He as the 56th Governor of American Samoa. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Togiola Tulafono
56th Governor of American Samoa
In office
March 26, 2003 – January 3, 2013
Acting: March 26, 2003 – April 7, 2003
LieutenantFaoa Aitofele Sunia
Preceded byTauese Sunia
Succeeded byLolo Matalasi Moliga
7th Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
In office
January 3, 1997 – March 26, 2003
GovernorTauese Sunia
Preceded byTauese Sunia
Succeeded byFaoa Aitofele Sunia
Personal details
Born (1947-02-28) February 28, 1947 (age 77)
Aunu'u, American Samoa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary Ann Tulafono
Children5 daughters
1 son
EducationChadron State College (BA)
Washburn University (JD)

Tulafono did not run for governor in 2012 as he was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for American Samoa's at-large congressional district in 2014.

References change

  1. "6 candidates vie to be American Samoa's governor". Real Clear Politics. Associated Press. 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2015-04-14.