2000 American Samoan gubernatorial election

The 2000 American Samoan gubernatorial election was held on 7 November 2000, in order to elect the Governor of American Samoa. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tauese Sunia was narrowly re-elected against Independent candidate L. Peter Reid in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

2000 American Samoan gubernatorial election

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NomineeTauese SuniaL. Peter Reid
PartyDemocraticIndependent
Popular vote6,110 5,769
Percentage51.43%48.57%

Governor before election

Tauese Sunia
Democratic

Elected Governor

Tauese Sunia
Democratic

General election

On election day, 7 November 2000, Democratic nominee Tauese Sunia won re-election by a margin of 341 votes against his opponent Independent candidate L. Peter Reid, thereby holding Democratic control over the office of Governor. Sunia was sworn in for his second term on 3 January 2001.[2]

Results

American Samoa gubernatorial election, 2000
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticTauese Sunia (incumbent) 6,110 51.43%
IndependentL. Peter Reid5,76948.57%
Total votes11,879 100.00%
Democratic hold

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