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{{short description|American Samoan politician and governor}}
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|name = Lolo Matalasi Moliga
|name = Lolo Matalasi Moliga
|image = Lolo Moliga by James Kneubuhl.jpg
|image = Lolo Moliga by James Kneubuhl.jpg
|caption = Moliga in 2012
|order = 57th [[List of governors of American Samoa|Governor of American Samoa]]
|order = 7th [[List of governors of American Samoa|Governor of American Samoa]]
|lieutenant = [[Lemanu Peleti Mauga]]
|lieutenant = Peleti Mauga
|term_start = January 3, 2013
|term_start = January 3, 2013
|term_end =
|term_end = January 3, 2021
|predecessor = [[Togiola Tulafono]]
|predecessor = [[Togiola Tulafono]]
|successor =
|successor = [[Lemanu Peleti Mauga|Peleti Mauga]]
|birth_date = 1949
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1947|8|12}}
|birth_place = [[Tau, American Samoa]], U.S.
|birth_place = [[Taʻū]], [[American Samoa]], U.S.
|death_date =
|death_date =
|death_place =
|death_place =
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] {{small|(Before 2011;<br />2016–present)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://democraticgovernors.org/governor/lolo-m-moliga/ |title=American Samoa Governor Lolo Moliga |publisher=Democratic Governors Association |accessdate=February 17, 2016}}</ref><br />[[Independent politician|Independent]] {{small|(2011–2015)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/current-governors/col2-content/main-content-list/lolo-matalasi-moliga.html |title=American Samoa Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga |publisher=National Governors Association |accessdate=December 7, 2014}}</ref>
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] (before 2011, 2016–present)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://democraticgovernors.org/governor/lolo-m-moliga/ |title=American Samoa Governor Lolo Moliga |publisher=Democratic Governors Association |access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref><br />[[Independent politician|Independent]] (2011–2015)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/current-governors/col2-content/main-content-list/lolo-matalasi-moliga.html |title=American Samoa Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga |publisher=National Governors Association |access-date=December 7, 2014}}</ref>
|spouse = Cynthia Malala
|spouse = Cynthia Malala
|education = [[Chadron State College]] {{small|([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])}}<br />[[San Diego State University]]<br />{{small|([[Master of Public Administration|MPA]])}}
|education = [[Chadron State College]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br />[[San Diego State University]]<br />([[Master of Public Administration|MPA]])
|signature = Lolo Moliga Signature.png
|signature = Lolo Moliga Signature.png
}}
}}
'''Lolo Letalu Matalasi''' (born 1949) is an [[American Samoa]]n politician, former educator, businessman, and former President of the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS) from 2009 to 2012.<ref>[https://cgi.marquiswhoswho.com/OnDemand/Default.aspx?last_name=moliga Marquis Who's Who]</ref><ref name=samoanews>{{cite news|first=Fili |last=Sagapolutele |title=Lolo and Lemanu declare their candidacy for governor and lt. governor in the 2012 general election |url=http://ip-208-109-238-104.ip.secureserver.net/viewstory.php?storyid=31343 |work=[[Samoa News]] |date=October 19, 2011 |accessdate=6 November 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204600/http://ip-208-109-238-104.ip.secureserver.net/viewstory.php?storyid=31343 |archivedate=October 29, 2013 |df= }}</ref> Moliga was elected [[Governor of American Samoa]] in the [[2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election|2012 gubernatorial election]].<ref name=realclear>{{cite news|title=6 candidates vie to be American Samoa's governor |url=http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2012/Sep/04/6_candidates_vie_to_be_american_samoa_s_governor.html |agency=[[Associated Press]] |publisher=[[Real Clear Politics]] |date=September 4, 2012 |accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref>
'''Lolo Letalu Matalasi''' (born August 12, 1947)<ref>{{cite news|title=72nd birthday, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga |url=http://www.samoanews.com/features/72nd-birthday-gov-lolo-matalasi-moliga|work=[[Samoa News]]|date=August 11, 2019|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref> is an [[American Samoa]]n politician, educator, and businessman.<ref>[https://cgi.marquiswhoswho.com/OnDemand/Default.aspx?last_name=moliga Marquis Who's Who]</ref><ref name=samoanews>{{cite news|first=Fili |last=Sagapolutele |title=Lolo and Lemanu declare their candidacy for governor and lt. governor in the 2012 general election |url=http://ip-208-109-238-104.ip.secureserver.net/viewstory.php?storyid=31343 |work=[[Samoa News]] |date=October 19, 2011 |access-date=6 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029204600/http://ip-208-109-238-104.ip.secureserver.net/viewstory.php?storyid=31343 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 }}</ref> He served as the seventh [[governor of American Samoa]], from 2013 to 2021.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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Moliga was born in [[Taʻū]], [[Manu'a]], [[American Samoa]]. His father was High Chief Moliga Sa'ena Aunuua Moliga, who was from Ta'u. His mother, Soali’i Galea’i, was a native of both [[Fitiuta]] and [[Olosega]]. He attended Papatea Junior Elementary and attended [[Samoana High School]] before graduating from Manu'a High School. Moliga holds a [[bachelor's degree]] in education from [[Chadron State College]] in [[Nebraska]]. He received a master's degree in [[public administration]] from [[San Diego State University]] on July 30, 2012.<ref name=samoanews2>{{cite news|first=Joyetter|last=Feagaimaalii-Luamanu|title=Historic Double Cohort Yesterday Awards 51 Masters Degrees|url=http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node/7450|work=[[Samoa News]]|date=August 1, 2012|access-date=6 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803001106/http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node%2F7450|archive-date=August 3, 2012}}</ref>

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Moliga was born in [[Ta'u]], [[Manu'a]], [[American Samoa]]. His father was High Chief Moliga Sa'ena Auauna Moliga, who was from Ta'u. His mother, Soali’i Galea’i, was a native of both [[Fitiuta]] and [[Olosega]]. He attended Papatea Junior Elementary and attended [[Samoana High School]] before graduating from Manu'a High School. Moliga holds a [[bachelor's degree]] in education from [[Chadron State College]] in the U.S. state of [[Nebraska]]. He received a master's degree in [[public administration]] from [[San Diego State University]] on July 30, 2012.<ref name=samoanews2>{{cite news|first=Joyetter|last=Feagaimaalii-Luamanu|title=Historic Double Cohort Yesterday Awards 51 Masters Degrees|url=http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node/7450|work=[[Samoa News]]|date=August 1, 2012|accessdate=6 November 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803001106/http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node%2F7450|archivedate=August 3, 2012|df=}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

Moliga began his career as a teacher.<ref name=samoanews/> He then became an elementary school [[Head teacher|principal]] before becoming the principal of Manu'a High School in the [[Manu'a Islands]].<ref name=samoanews/> He would later become an elementary and secondary education administrator within the American Samoan Department of Education.<ref name=samoanews/> He also served as director of the ASG Budget Office, as well as American Samoa's chief procurement officer for two terms.<ref name=samoanews/> Outside of public office, Moliga owns a construction firm.<ref name=samoanews/>
Moliga began his career as a teacher.<ref name=samoanews/> He then became an elementary school [[Head teacher|principal]] before becoming the principal of Manu'a High School in the [[Manu'a Islands]].<ref name=samoanews/> He would later become an elementary and secondary education administrator within the American Samoan Department of Education.<ref name=samoanews/> He also served as director of the ASG Budget Office, as well as American Samoa's chief procurement officer for two terms.<ref name=samoanews/> Outside of public office, Moliga owns a construction firm.<ref name=samoanews/>


==Political career==
=== Politics ===
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Moliga was elected to the [[American Samoa House of Representatives]] for four terms.<ref name=samoanews/> He later became a Senator within the [[American Samoa Senate]], where he served as the body's senate president from 2005 until 2008.<ref name=samoanews/> Moliga, while still a member of the Senate, considered a candidacy in the [[2008 American Samoa gubernatorial election|2008 gubernatorial election]], but withdrew from the race before announcing a potential running mate, citing existing commitments.<ref name=samoanews/>

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Moliga was elected to the [[American Samoa House of Representatives]] for four terms.<ref name=samoanews/> He later became a Senator within the [[American Samoa Senate]], where he served as the body's senate president from 2005 until 2008.<ref name=samoanews/> Moliga, while still a member of the Senate, considered a candidacy in the [[2008 American Samoa gubernatorial election|2008 gubernatorial election]], but withdrew from the race before announcing a potential running mate citing existing commitments.<ref name=samoanews/>
Moliga was appointed as president of the Development Bank of American Samoa by Governor [[Togiola Tulafono]] and confirmed by the Senate.<ref name=samoanews/>
Moliga was appointed as president of the Development Bank of American Samoa by Governor [[Togiola Tulafono]] and confirmed by the Senate.<ref name=samoanews/>


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====2012 gubernatorial election====
==Governor of American Samoa==

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===2012 gubernatorial election===
{{Main|2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election}}
{{Main|2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election}}
In October 2011, Moliga became the second candidate to declare his intention to run in the [[2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election|2012 gubernatorial election]].<ref name=samoanews/> He chose Senator [[Lemanu Peleti Mauga]] as his running mate for [[Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa]].<ref name=samoanews/> Mauga, a retired member of the U.S. Army, served as the chairman of both the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Senate Homeland Security Committee in the American Samoan Senate.<ref name=samoanews/>
In October 2011, Moliga became the second candidate to declare his intention to run in the [[2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election|2012 gubernatorial election]].<ref name=samoanews/> He chose Senator [[Lemanu Peleti Mauga]] as his running mate for [[Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa]].<ref name=samoanews/> Mauga, a retired member of the U.S. Army, served as the chairman of both the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Senate Homeland Security Committee in the American Samoan Senate.<ref name=samoanews/>
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Moliga resigned as the president of the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS) to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.<ref name=samoanews/>
Moliga resigned as the president of the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS) to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.<ref name=samoanews/>


Moliga faced five other candidates in the 2012 gubernatorial election on November 6, 2012<ref name=realclear/> and received the most votes, but not more than the 50% required to win. The runoff was held November 20, 2012, resulting in Moliga defeating [[Lieutenant Governor]] [[Faoa Aitofele Sunia]].<ref>http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/results</ref>
Moliga faced five other candidates in the 2012 gubernatorial election on November 6, 2012<ref name=realclear>{{cite news|title=6 candidates vie to be American Samoa's governor |url=http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2012/Sep/04/6_candidates_vie_to_be_american_samoa_s_governor.html |agency=[[Associated Press]] |publisher=[[Real Clear Politics]] |date=September 4, 2012 |access-date=1 November 2012}}</ref> and received the most votes, but not more than the 50% required to win. The runoff was held November 20, 2012, resulting in Moliga defeating [[Lieutenant Governor]] [[Faoa Aitofele Sunia]].<ref>[http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/results Election results] {{dead link|date=February 2023}}</ref>


===2016 gubernatorial election===
====2016 gubernatorial election====
{{Main|2016 American Samoa gubernatorial election}}
{{Main|2016 American Samoa gubernatorial election}}
Moliga won re-election on November 8, 2016 with 60.2% of the vote, defeating [[Faoa Aitofele Sunia]] and [[Tuika Tuika]].<ref>{{cite web | title=General Election 2016 Results Governor and Lt. Governor November 8, 2016 – Unofficial | url=http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/results/General%20Election%202016%20RESULTS_GOV_LT%20GOV.pdf | publisher=American Samoa Government – Election Office | accessdate=January 16, 2017}}</ref>
Moliga won re-election on November 8, 2016 with 60.2% of the vote, defeating [[Faoa Aitofele Sunia]] and [[Tuika Tuika]].<ref>{{cite web | title=General Election 2016 Results Governor and Lt. Governor November 8, 2016 – Unofficial | url=http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/results/General%20Election%202016%20RESULTS_GOV_LT%20GOV.pdf | publisher=American Samoa Government – Election Office | access-date=January 16, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116104445/http://www.americansamoaelectionoffice.org/results/General%20Election%202016%20RESULTS_GOV_LT%20GOV.pdf | archive-date=November 16, 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>


== See also ==
==== COVID-19 pandemic ====
On March 16, 2020, Moliga went into voluntary self-isolation in response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Moliga had previously traveled to [[Seattle]] and [[Hawaii]], which had experienced cases of [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]].<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: American Samoa governor self-isolates as a precaution |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/411793/covid-19-american-samoa-governor-self-isolates-as-a-precaution |access-date=March 21, 2020 |work=[[Radio New Zealand]] |date=March 16, 2020}}</ref>

====Democratic National Convention====
The [[United States Department of Defense]] is investigating two masked, uniformed soldiers who joined Moliga when he appeared online during the [[2020 Democratic National Convention]] because uniformed soldiers are not permitted to participate in partisan events.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Feldscher |first1=Jacqueline |title=Army investigating soldiers who appeared in DNC video |url=https://news.yahoo.com/army-investigating-soldiers-appeared-dnc-175856118.html |website=news.yahoo.com |date=August 19, 2020 |publisher=Politico |access-date=August 19, 2020}}</ref>


== See also ==
* [[List of current United States governors]]
* [[List of current United States governors]]


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:09, 8 December 2024

Lolo Matalasi Moliga
Moliga in 2012
7th Governor of American Samoa
In office
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2021
LieutenantPeleti Mauga
Preceded byTogiola Tulafono
Succeeded byPeleti Mauga
Personal details
Born (1947-08-12) August 12, 1947 (age 77)
Taʻū, American Samoa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (before 2011, 2016–present)[1]
Independent (2011–2015)[2]
SpouseCynthia Malala
EducationChadron State College (BA)
San Diego State University
(MPA)
Signature

Lolo Letalu Matalasi (born August 12, 1947)[3] is an American Samoan politician, educator, and businessman.[4][5] He served as the seventh governor of American Samoa, from 2013 to 2021.

Early life and education

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Moliga was born in Taʻū, Manu'a, American Samoa. His father was High Chief Moliga Sa'ena Aunuua Moliga, who was from Ta'u. His mother, Soali’i Galea’i, was a native of both Fitiuta and Olosega. He attended Papatea Junior Elementary and attended Samoana High School before graduating from Manu'a High School. Moliga holds a bachelor's degree in education from Chadron State College in Nebraska. He received a master's degree in public administration from San Diego State University on July 30, 2012.[6]

Career

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Moliga began his career as a teacher.[5] He then became an elementary school principal before becoming the principal of Manu'a High School in the Manu'a Islands.[5] He would later become an elementary and secondary education administrator within the American Samoan Department of Education.[5] He also served as director of the ASG Budget Office, as well as American Samoa's chief procurement officer for two terms.[5] Outside of public office, Moliga owns a construction firm.[5]

Politics

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Moliga was elected to the American Samoa House of Representatives for four terms.[5] He later became a Senator within the American Samoa Senate, where he served as the body's senate president from 2005 until 2008.[5] Moliga, while still a member of the Senate, considered a candidacy in the 2008 gubernatorial election, but withdrew from the race before announcing a potential running mate, citing existing commitments.[5]

Moliga was appointed as president of the Development Bank of American Samoa by Governor Togiola Tulafono and confirmed by the Senate.[5]

2012 gubernatorial election

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Main article: 2012 American Samoa gubernatorial election

In October 2011, Moliga became the second candidate to declare his intention to run in the 2012 gubernatorial election.[5] He chose Senator Lemanu Peleti Mauga as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa.[5] Mauga, a retired member of the U.S. Army, served as the chairman of both the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Senate Homeland Security Committee in the American Samoan Senate.[5]

Moliga resigned as the president of the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS) to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.[5]

Moliga faced five other candidates in the 2012 gubernatorial election on November 6, 2012[7] and received the most votes, but not more than the 50% required to win. The runoff was held November 20, 2012, resulting in Moliga defeating Lieutenant Governor Faoa Aitofele Sunia.[8]

2016 gubernatorial election

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Main article: 2016 American Samoa gubernatorial election

Moliga won re-election on November 8, 2016 with 60.2% of the vote, defeating Faoa Aitofele Sunia and Tuika Tuika.[9]

COVID-19 pandemic

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On March 16, 2020, Moliga went into voluntary self-isolation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moliga had previously traveled to Seattle and Hawaii, which had experienced cases of COVID-19.[10]

Democratic National Convention

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The United States Department of Defense is investigating two masked, uniformed soldiers who joined Moliga when he appeared online during the 2020 Democratic National Convention because uniformed soldiers are not permitted to participate in partisan events.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "American Samoa Governor Lolo Moliga". Democratic Governors Association. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  2. ^ "American Samoa Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga". National Governors Association. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  3. ^ "72nd birthday, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga". Samoa News. August 11, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  4. ^ Marquis Who's Who
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Sagapolutele, Fili (October 19, 2011). "Lolo and Lemanu declare their candidacy for governor and lt. governor in the 2012 general election". Samoa News. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  6. ^ Feagaimaalii-Luamanu, Joyetter (August 1, 2012). "Historic Double Cohort Yesterday Awards 51 Masters Degrees". Samoa News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  7. ^ "6 candidates vie to be American Samoa's governor". Real Clear Politics. Associated Press. September 4, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
  8. ^ Election results [dead link‍]
  9. ^ "General Election 2016 Results Governor and Lt. Governor November 8, 2016 – Unofficial" (PDF). American Samoa Government – Election Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 16, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  10. ^ "COVID-19: American Samoa governor self-isolates as a precaution". Radio New Zealand. March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  11. ^ Feldscher, Jacqueline (August 19, 2020). "Army investigating soldiers who appeared in DNC video". news.yahoo.com. Politico. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
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