Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa
The government of American Samoa consists of a locally elected governor, lieutenant governor and the American Samoa Fono, which consists of an 18-member Senate and a 21-member House of Representatives. The first popular election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor took place in 1977. Candidates for the offices run together on a joint ticket. The first woman to run for election was Arieta Enesi Mulitauaopele in 1977.
| Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
|---|---|
| Type | Lieutenant Governor |
| Formation | 1974 |
| First holder | Frank Barnett |
The current lieutenant governor is Eleasalo Ale, who has been in office since 2021.
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