1976 American Samoan electoral referendum
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A referendum on direct election of governors and vice governors was held in American Samoa on 31 August 1976. Voters were asked to approve a proposal which permitted direct popular election of governors and lieutenant governors. Turnout was low, but higher than previously at 24%. At this referendum, the fourth time the same proposal had been put before voters, it was solidly passed and direct election of governors and their lieutenants began with the .[1]
Results[]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 3,044 | 69.02 |
| Against | 1,366 | 30.98 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 4,410 | 100 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References[]
- ^ American Samoa, 31 August 1976: Direct election of the governor and the vice governor Direct Democracy (in German)
Categories:
- Referendums in American Samoa
- 1976 in American Samoa
- 1976 referendums
- Electoral reform referendums
- 20th-century referendums