Vaitautolu I'aulualo
Vaitautolu I'aulualo ran for election for Governor of American Samoa. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: American Samoa gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024
General runoff election
General runoff election for Governor of American Samoa
Nikolao Pula defeated incumbent Lemanu Palepoi Mauga in the general runoff election for Governor of American Samoa on November 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nikolao Pula (Nonpartisan) | 59.8 | 5,846 |
 | Lemanu Palepoi Mauga (Nonpartisan) | 40.2 | 3,925 | |
| Total votes: 9,771 | |||
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General election
General election for Governor of American Samoa
Nikolao Pula and incumbent Lemanu Palepoi Mauga advanced to a runoff. They defeated Vaitautolu I'aulualo in the general election for Governor of American Samoa on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nikolao Pula (Nonpartisan) | 42.4 | 4,284 |
| ✔ | | Lemanu Palepoi Mauga (Nonpartisan) | 36.2 | 3,660 |
 | Vaitautolu I'aulualo (Nonpartisan) | 21.4 | 2,169 | |
| Total votes: 10,113 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for I'aulualo in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign website
I'aulualo’s campaign website stated the following:
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PLATFORM Improving Healthcare in American Samoa: Vaitautolu and Taufete’e’s Vision Vaitautolu and Taufete’e prioritize improving the delivery of healthcare, healthcare facilities and improving health outcomes of American Samoa. Key strategies for LBJ Hospital include effective leadership fostering excellence, efficient operations, strategic development, and clinical excellence. It should focus on patient-centered care, employee engagement and development; and funding sustainability by diversifying ways LBJ can receive funding. Vaitautolu and Taufete’e believes a Community Initiative is needed to formulate territorial SMART Health goals and collaborative community participation to achieve these goals. Healthcare cannot begin at the LBJ Hospital's ER but instead requires a community paradigm shift that emphasizes prevention through healthy living, routine health care and chronic disease management. Health education and physical activity programs need to extend into villages, schools, and employment. Education Platform See how Vaitautolu & Taufete’e plan to create a board of directors to improve our educational system! It's no secret that our educational system has its flaws- both in and out of the standard classroom. Teachers and students have made sacrifices to improve our learning system both physically and financially. Teachers have gone out of their way, time and time again to improve the learning environment for their students even if it is out of pocket. Our education system has not adapted to better meet changing classroom needs. Vaitautolu & Taufete'e plan to create a board of directors for the Department of Education. This will decrease the political influence in the educational system. The board of directors will also streamline processes, maintain & build infrastructure, procure equipment, and develop STEM & trade programs that will prepare students for the current job market demands. They strongly believe that education should be affordable and in return this will give the students a reason to come home as economic development will develop more jobs. Vaitautolu & Taufete'e are committed to making the changes to improve our educational system! Economic Development For the future! American Samoa's economy has heavily depended on government money and the local tuna industry. If Starkist decides to leave or the government decides on budget cuts, our already fragile economy will face great challenges. The future of American Samoa depends on bold, strategic actions to ensure long term economic growth. Vaitautolu & Taufete'e are dedicated to revitalizing and diversifying the local economy by focusing on technology, key infrastructure and tourism. As the only US territory in the South Pacific, they understand that having world class internet can connect us to the global community, American Samoa has the potential to become a regional leader in digital economy through the creation of data centers, tech startups and call centers. Our natural harbor is one of our territorys most valuable assets. To fully capitalize on it, Vaitautolu & Taufete'e will lead efforts to modernize and develop the port- ensuring it can handle increased traffic for both tourism and trans shipment. This development will enhance the territory's transportation and trade abilities. Tourism can significantly boost our local economy. Vaitautolu & Taufete'e believe the focus on ecotourism will highlight the natural beauty of our islands and emphasize conservation efforts such as national parks and marine sanctuaries. They recognize with over 2,000 ppl per ship, the cruise ship industry holds great opportunity for American Samoa tourism to thrive. The key to unlocking such great potential is supporting our private sector in creating hotels, accomodations, restaurants and other key industries in order to host an influx of visitors overnight. With a clear vision of economic growth, Vaitautolu & Taufete'e are determined to fostering economic resilience that benefits all of American Samoa.[1] |
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| —Vaitautolu I'aulualo’s campaign website (2024)[2] | ||
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vaitautolu & Taufete'e 2024, “PLATFORM,” accessed October 18, 2024
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