1974 American Samoan electoral referendum

A referendum on direct election of governors and vice governors was held in American Samoa on 18 June 1974.[1] Voters were asked to approve a proposal which permitted direct popular election of governors and lieutenant governors.[2] The measure was narrowly rejected, with 47% voting yes and 53% voting no. An identical measure would be put before voters again two years later and was passed.

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Results

Voters were asked the question "Shall the people of American Samoa elect a governor and lieutenant-governor by popular vote?"[1]

Choice Votes %
For2,09347.2
Against2,34152.8
Total4,434100
Registered voters/turnout79
Source: PIM
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References
  1. No, no and no again to Samoan election Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1974, p21
  2. Amerikanisch-Samoa, 18. Juni 1974 : Direktwahl des Gouverneurs und des Vizegouverneurs Direct Democracy
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