Togiola Tulafono

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Togiola Tulafono
56th Governor of American Samoa
In office
March 26, 2003 – January 3, 2013
Acting: March 26, 2003 – April 7, 2003
LieutenantFaoa Aitofele Sunia
Preceded byTauese Sunia
Succeeded byLolo Matalasi Moliga
7th Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
In office
January 3, 1997 – March 26, 2003
GovernorTauese Sunia
Preceded byTauese Sunia
Succeeded byFaoa Aitofele Sunia
Personal details
Born (1947-02-28) February 28, 1947 (age 77)
Aunu'u, American Samoa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary Ann Tulafono
Children5 daughters
1 son
EducationChadron State College (BA)
Washburn University (JD)

Togiola Talalelei A. Tulafono (born February 28, 1947) is an American Samoan politician and lawyer. He as the 56th Governor of American Samoa. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Tulafono did not run for governor in 2012 as he was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for American Samoa's at-large congressional district in 2014.

References[change | change source]

  1. "6 candidates vie to be American Samoa's governor". Real Clear Politics. Associated Press. 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2015-04-14.