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|
|
|
|
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%
| |
Voters were asked the question "Shall the people of American Samoa elect a governor and lieutenant-governor by popular vote?"[1]
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
2,093 |
47.2
|
| Against |
2,341 |
52.8
|
| Total |
4,434 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
|
79
|
| Source: PIM
|
