1974 American Samoan electoral referendum

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1974 American Samoan electoral referendum

18 June 1974

Shall the people of American Samoa elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor by popular vote?
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 2,093 47.20%
No 2,341 52.80%
Valid votes 4,434 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 4,434 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 17.20%

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.

Results

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

Choice Votes %
For 2,093 47.2
Against 2,341 52.8
Total 4,434 100
Registered voters/turnout 79
Source: PIM

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