United States House of Representatives election in American Samoa, 2016
The 2016 United States House of Representatives election in American Samoa was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, to elect the non-voting Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from American Samoa's at-large congressional district. The election coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including the larger American Samoa general election, as well as the nationwide 2016 United States House of Representatives elections and the 2016 United States general elections.
Incumbent Amata Coleman Radewagen, a Republican who has held the seat since 2015, is seeking re-election to a second term.[1]
Background
In November 2014, Republican Amata Coleman Radewagen defeated 10-term incumbent Democratic Rep. Eni Faleomavaega in a crowded race for the seat.[2]
Candidates
Five candidates filed to run for election to American Samoa's lone seat in the United States House of Representatives: three women and two men.[1] All elections in American Samoa are officially non-partisan, though candidates do identify with a particular political party.
Democratic
- Vaitinasa Dr. Salu Hunkin-Finau, educator, former President of American Samoa Community College, 2012 candidate for Governor of American Samoa, sister of former Del. Eni Faleomavaega.[3]
- Paepaetele Mapu Saei Jamias, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, President of the American Samoa National Olympic Committee[1][4]
- Meleagi Suitonu-Chapman, retired U.S. federal government employee[1]
Republican
- Amata Coleman Radewagen, incumbent Delegate for the United States House of Representatives since 2013
Independents
- Tim Jones, engineer and 2012 candidate for Governor of American Samoa[1]
Withdrew
- Tua'au Kereti Mata'utia, withdrew from race on in July 2016[5]
Campaign
A congressional campaign forum, attended by all five candidates, was held at American Samoa Community College (ASCC) on October 6, 2016.[6]
Results
The general election will take place on November 8, 2016.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amata Coleman Radewagen | |||
| Democratic | Salu Hunkin-Finau | |||
| Democratic | Mapu Jamias | |||
| Independent | Timothy Jones | |||
| Democratic | Meleagi Suitonu-Chapman | |||
| Total votes | ' | ' | ||
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Three for governor/lt governor, 5 for Congress, 62 for AS House". Talanei. 2016-09-02. Archived from the original on 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ Sagapolutele, Fili (2014-11-05). "Aumua Amata is our new non-voting Delegate to the US House" (PDF). Samoa News. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Vaitinasa declares her candidacy for Congress". Talanei. 2016-06-15. Archived from the original on 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Retired Lt. Col Mapy Jamoas 6th Person To Declare for U.S. Congress". Samoa News. 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Tua'au Kereti Mata'utia pulls out of race". Talanei. 2016-07-14. Archived from the original on 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
- ↑ "Congressional candidates on US citizenship". Talanei. 2016-10-12. Archived from the original on 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
