Togiola Tulafono
Togiola Talalelei A. Tulafono (born February 28, 1947) is an American Samoan politician and lawyer. He as the 56th Governor of American Samoa. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Togiola Tulafono | |
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| 56th Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office March 26, 2003 – January 3, 2013 Acting: March 26, 2003 – April 7, 2003 | |
| Lieutenant | Faoa Aitofele Sunia |
| Preceded by | Tauese Sunia |
| Succeeded by | Lolo Matalasi Moliga |
| 7th Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – March 26, 2003 | |
| Governor | Tauese Sunia |
| Preceded by | Tauese Sunia |
| Succeeded by | Faoa Aitofele Sunia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1947 Aunu'u, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Ann Tulafono |
| Children | 5 daughters 1 son |
| Education | Chadron State College (BA) Washburn University (JD) |
Tulafono did not run for governor in 2012 as he was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for American Samoa's at-large congressional district in 2014.
References
- "6 candidates vie to be American Samoa's governor". Real Clear Politics. Associated Press. 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
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