The first election results have been received from Manu’a.
For the House of Representatives election in Manu’a District No 1
Faleasao:
- Alumamalu Ale 73
- (I) Fetu Fetui Jr 67
- Mapu Jamias 25
- (I) Vesi Fautanu Jr 30
Fitiuta
- Alumamalu Ale 9
- Fetu Fetui Jr 58
- Mapu Jamias 25
- Vesi Fautanu Jr 29
For the Congressional Election:
Faleasao:
- Aumua Amata 87
- Meleagi Suitonu Chapman 17
- Tuika Tuika 7
Fititua:
- Aumua Amata 47
- Meleagi Suitonu Chapman 12
- Tuika Tuka 4
The referendum on the veto override power
Faleasao:
- Yes 38
- No 72
Fitiuta:
- Yes 28
- No 34.
For Manua’s District No. 2 House of Reps election
Ofu/Olosega/sili
- Tiaoalii Fau Sai-64
- Leautu Segila Vaeao 1
- Moegu Calvin Tagaloa 8
- Sualevai Nofoaiga Sualevai 7
Incumbent faipule Toeaina Faufano Autele has retired and didn’t seek reelection.
In the congressional election
Ofu/Olosega/Sili
- Aumua Amata 68
- Meleagi Suitonu Chapman 5
- Tuika Tuika 7
For the referendum on the veto override power
Ofu/Olosega/Sili
- Yes 23
- No 56
These results are all preliminary. The majority of voters of Manu’a District no 1 and 2 reside here on Tutuila and they cast their ballots at polling places in the Lee Auditorium.
Polls are opened until 6 pm, after which counting of votes will begin.
The Election Office will be broadcasting results of today’s voting beginning at 7 pm on KVZK-TV Channel 2.
Our coverage of the elections is on V103 radio.
