Togiola Tulafono
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.
Togiola Tulafono | |
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56th Governor of American Samoa | |
In office March 26, 2003 – January 3, 2013 Acting: March 26, 2003 – April 7, 2003 | |
Lieutenant | Faoa Aitofele Sunia |
Preceded by | Tauese Sunia |
Succeeded by | Lolo Matalasi Moliga |
7th Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
In office January 3, 1997 – March 26, 2003 | |
Governor | Tauese Sunia |
Preceded by | Tauese Sunia |
Succeeded by | Faoa Aitofele Sunia |
Personal details | |
Born | Aunu'u, American Samoa, U.S. | February 28, 1947
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Mary Ann Tulafono |
Children | 5 daughters 1 son |
Education | Chadron State College (BA) Washburn University (JD) |
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.