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.

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%
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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

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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