American Samoan ballot measure
1973 American Samoan constitutional referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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 Yes
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1,097
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34.35%
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 No
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2,097
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65.65%
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A constitutional referendum was held in American Samoa on November 6, 1973.[1] Voters were asked to whether they approved of a new constitution,[2] The new constitution provided for the direct election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, a doubling of the salaries for members of the Fono,[3] issuing government bonds to raise money, and decentralizing some powers to counties and villages.[2]
As with the previous referendum in 1972, the proposals were rejected, with 34% in favor and 66% against.
Results
The new constitution was expected to be approved, but was rejected by nearly two-thirds of voters.[4]
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 1,097 | 34.35 |
| Against | 2,097 | 65.65 |
| Total | 3,194 | 100.00 |
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| Registered voters/turnout | 6,435 | – |
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| Source: PIM |
Aftermath
An identical measure on directly electing the Governor would be put before voters two more times in 1974 and August 1976 until it was approved in November 1976.
