2018 American Samoan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in American Samoa on 6 November 2018, alongside general elections. The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the Fono to override the veto of the Governor, a proposal which had previously been rejected by voters in referendums in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014. Voters again rejected the measure, with 70% voting against.[1]

Background

On 2 October 2017 the Senate approved the proposal by a vote of 14–1. The House of Representatives approved it unanimously on 11 April 2018.

Results

Choice Votes %
For2,60530.43
Against5,95769.57
Invalid/blank votes76
Total8,638100
Registered voters/turnout15,54255.58
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. Veto over-ride defeated — again Samoa News, 7 November 2018
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