Political Parties and Elections
- An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in American Samoa.
| Candidates | % 1st round | % 2nd round |
|---|---|---|
| Togiola Tulafono | 48.4 | 55.7 |
| Afoa Moega Lutu | 39.4 | 44.3 |
| Others | 12.2 | - |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Source: Samoanews.com and Rulers | ||
| Parties | Votes | % | Representatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-partisans | 20 | ||
| nonvoting delegate from Swains Island | 1 | ||
| Total (turnout %) | 21 |
| Parties | Senators |
|---|---|
| Senators elected by local chiefs | 18 |
| Total (turnout %) | 18 |
At the 2 November 2004 election Eni F. H. Faleomavaega of the Democratic Party (United States) defeated the Republican candidate and was re-elected.
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