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2018 American Samoan constitutional referendum

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2018 American Samoan constitutional referendum

6 November 2018 (2018-11-06)

Allow the Fono to override the veto of the Governor.
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 2,605 30.43%
No 5,957 69.57%
Valid votes 8,562 99.12%
Invalid or blank votes 76 0.88%
Total votes 8,638 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 15,542 55.58%

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

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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

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Choice Votes %
For 2,605 30.43
Against 5,957 69.57
Invalid/blank votes 76
Total 8,638 100
Registered voters/turnout 15,542 55.58
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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