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