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| ⚫ | '''Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu''' |
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| ⚫ | }}</ref><ref name=talanei2>{{cite news |title=Chief Clerk of the House moves into chamber |url=http://www.talanei.com/2017/10/25/chief-clerk-of-the-house-moves-into-chamber/ |work=[[Talanei]] |date=2017-10-25 |accessdate=2017-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105132038/http://www.talanei.com/2017/10/25/chief-clerk-of-the-house-moves-into-chamber/ |archivedate=2017-11-05 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=samoanews>{{cite news |first=Fili |last=Sagapolutele |title=Update: Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu unofficial winner in District #5 |url=http://www.samoanews.com/local-news/fialupe-felila-fiaui-lutu-unofficial-winner-special-election |work=[[Samoa News]] |date=2017-10-25 |accessdate=2017-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105140842/http://www.samoanews.com/local-news/fialupe-felila-fiaui-lutu-unofficial-winner-special-election |archivedate=2017-11-05 |url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to her election, Lutu served as the [[Clerk (legislature)|Chief Clerk]] of the House of Representatives for more than 10 years.<ref name=talanei2/> |
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| ⚫ | '''Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu''' is an American Samoan [[civil servant]] and politician. On October 24, 2017, Lutu was elected to the [[American Samoa House of Representatives]] in a [[special election]] for the open District No. 5, Sua #1 seat.<ref name="talanei">{{cite news |title=Woman tops the polls in special election for Sua #1 |url=http://www.talanei.com/2017/10/24/woman-tops-the-polls-in-special-election-for-sua-1/ |work=[[Talanei]] |date=2017-10-24 |accessdate=2017-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105132845/http://www.talanei.com/2017/10/24/woman-tops-the-polls-in-special-election-for-sua-1/ |archivedate=2017-11-05 |url-status=live |
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| ⚫ | }}</ref><ref name="talanei2">{{cite news |title=Chief Clerk of the House moves into chamber |url=http://www.talanei.com/2017/10/25/chief-clerk-of-the-house-moves-into-chamber/ |work=[[Talanei]] |date=2017-10-25 |accessdate=2017-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105132038/http://www.talanei.com/2017/10/25/chief-clerk-of-the-house-moves-into-chamber/ |archivedate=2017-11-05 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="samoanews">{{cite news |first=Fili |last=Sagapolutele |title=Update: Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu unofficial winner in District #5 |url=http://www.samoanews.com/local-news/fialupe-felila-fiaui-lutu-unofficial-winner-special-election |work=[[Samoa News]] |date=2017-10-25 |accessdate=2017-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105140842/http://www.samoanews.com/local-news/fialupe-felila-fiaui-lutu-unofficial-winner-special-election |archivedate=2017-11-05 |url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to her election, Lutu served as the [[Clerk (legislature)|Chief Clerk]] of the House of Representatives for more than 10 years.<ref name="talanei2" /> |
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Lutu previously served as a deputy Secretary of the [[American Samoa Senate]].<ref name=talanei2/> She then became [[Clerk (legislature)|Chief Clerk]] of the American Samoa House of Representatives for more than 10 years.<ref name=talanei2/><ref name=samoanews/> She retired as chief clerk in 2017 upon her election to the House of Representatives.<ref name=talanei2/> |
Lutu previously served as a deputy Secretary of the [[American Samoa Senate]].<ref name=talanei2/> She then became [[Clerk (legislature)|Chief Clerk]] of the American Samoa House of Representatives for more than 10 years.<ref name=talanei2/><ref name=samoanews/> She retired as chief clerk in 2017 upon her election to the House of Representatives.<ref name=talanei2/> |
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In 2017, incumbent American Samoa Rep. [[Puleleiite Liamatua Jr.]] resigned from his seat, representing District No. 5, Sua #1, to become [[CEO]] of the [[American Samoa Telecommunications Authority]] (ASTCA).<ref name=samoanews/><ref name=talanei3>{{cite news |title=Six candidates eye House seat for Sua |url=http://www.talanei.com/2017/09/25/six-candidates-eye-house-seat-for-sua/ |work=[[Talanei]] |date=2017-09-25 |accessdate=2017-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105135551/http://www.talanei.com/2017/09/25/six-candidates-eye-house-seat-for-sua/ |archivedate=2017-11-05 |url-status=live}}</ref> A special election was announced to fill the vacancy in Liamatua's open seat.<ref name=talanei3/> The winner would serve the remainder of Liamatua's unexpired term, which ends on January 3, 2019.<ref name=samoanews/> |
In 2017, incumbent American Samoa Rep. [[Puleleiite Liamatua Jr.]] resigned from his seat, representing District No. 5, Sua #1, to become [[CEO]] of the [[American Samoa Telecommunications Authority]] (ASTCA).<ref name=samoanews/><ref name=talanei3>{{cite news |title=Six candidates eye House seat for Sua |url=http://www.talanei.com/2017/09/25/six-candidates-eye-house-seat-for-sua/ |work=[[Talanei]] |date=2017-09-25 |accessdate=2017-11-05|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105135551/http://www.talanei.com/2017/09/25/six-candidates-eye-house-seat-for-sua/ |archivedate=2017-11-05 |url-status=live}}</ref> A special election was announced to fill the vacancy in Liamatua's open seat.<ref name=talanei3/> The winner would serve the remainder of Liamatua's unexpired term, which ends on January 3, 2019.<ref name=samoanews/> |
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Lutu announced her candidacy for the open House of Representatives District No. 5, Sua #1 seat.<ref name=talanei2/><ref name=talanei3/> At the time, Lutu told KHJ News that she had previously been approached to run for the seat and that she had discussed a potential campaign with her children.<ref name=talanei2/> District No 5, Sua #1 includes the villages of [[Amaua]], [[Alega]], [[Avaio, American Samoa|Avaio]], [[Auto, American Samoa|Auto]], [[Faga'itua]], [[Lauli'i, American Samoa|Lauli'i]], [[Aumi]], and [[Tafananai, American Samoa|Tafananai]] in [[Eastern District, American Samoa|Eastern District]].<ref name=talanei2/> Five other candidates also entered the race; Lutu was the only female candidate.<ref name=talanei3/> |
Lutu announced her candidacy for the open House of Representatives District No. 5, Sua #1 seat.<ref name=talanei2/><ref name=talanei3/> At the time, Lutu told [[KKHJ-FM|KHJ News]] that she had previously been approached to run for the seat and that she had discussed a potential campaign with her children.<ref name=talanei2/> District No 5, Sua #1 includes the villages of [[Amaua]], [[Alega]], [[Avaio, American Samoa|Avaio]], [[Auto, American Samoa|Auto]], [[Faga'itua]], [[Lauli'i, American Samoa|Lauli'i]], [[Aumi]], and [[Tafananai, American Samoa|Tafananai]] in [[Eastern District, American Samoa|Eastern District]].<ref name=talanei2/> Five other candidates also entered the race; Lutu was the only female candidate.<ref name=talanei3/> |
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Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu won the Sua #1 special election to the House of Representatives on October 24, 2017, by defeating five other candidates for the seat.<ref name=talanei/> A total of 357 votes were cast in the special election.<ref name=talanei/> Lutu received 94 votes, or 26%, to win election to the House.<ref name=talanei/> Her closest opponent, Tuifagalilo Vele, placed second with 72 votes, or 20%, while Tuialofi Faalae Lauatuaa Tunupopo came in third place with 64 votes, or 18%.<ref name=talanei/> Rounding out the results were Laloniu P. Maloa, who came in fourth with 57 votes, or 16%; Uele Fale S Uele, who garnered 50 votes, or 14%; and Ketesemane Meaole, who received 20 votes, or 6%, to place sixth in the election.<ref name=talanei/><ref name=talanei2/><ref name=samoanews/> Results were certified on October 31, 2017.<ref name=talanei/><ref name=samoanews/> |
Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu won the Sua #1 special election to the House of Representatives on October 24, 2017, by defeating five other candidates for the seat.<ref name=talanei/> A total of 357 votes were cast in the special election.<ref name=talanei/> Lutu received 94 votes, or 26%, to win election to the House.<ref name=talanei/> Her closest opponent, Tuifagalilo Vele, placed second with 72 votes, or 20%, while Tuialofi Faalae Lauatuaa Tunupopo came in third place with 64 votes, or 18%.<ref name=talanei/> Rounding out the results were Laloniu P. Maloa, who came in fourth with 57 votes, or 16%; Uele Fale S Uele, who garnered 50 votes, or 14%; and Ketesemane Meaole, who received 20 votes, or 6%, to place sixth in the election.<ref name=talanei/><ref name=talanei2/><ref name=samoanews/> Results were certified on October 31, 2017.<ref name=talanei/><ref name=samoanews/> |
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During her term, Lutu was one of only two women serving in the American Samoa House of Representatives, the other being Representative [[Vui Florence Saulo]], who represents [[Tuala-uta]].<ref name=talanei2/> |
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Lutu ran for reelection in 2018, but lost to Gene Luaitaua Pan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sagapolutele |first=Fili |date=2018-11-07 |title=Only one woman elected to American Samoa House this year |url=https://www.samoanews.com/local-news/only-one-woman-elected-american-samoa-house-year |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=Samoa News |language=en}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 02:19, 16 June 2024
Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu | |
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| Member of the American Samoa House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
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Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu is an American Samoan civil servant and politician. On October 24, 2017, Lutu was elected to the American Samoa House of Representatives in a special election for the open District No. 5, Sua #1 seat.[1][2][3] Prior to her election, Lutu served as the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives for more than 10 years.[2]
Lutu previously served as a deputy Secretary of the American Samoa Senate.[2] She then became Chief Clerk of the American Samoa House of Representatives for more than 10 years.[2][3] She retired as chief clerk in 2017 upon her election to the House of Representatives.[2]
In 2017, incumbent American Samoa Rep. Puleleiite Liamatua Jr. resigned from his seat, representing District No. 5, Sua #1, to become CEO of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA).[3][4] A special election was announced to fill the vacancy in Liamatua's open seat.[4] The winner would serve the remainder of Liamatua's unexpired term, which ends on January 3, 2019.[3]
Lutu announced her candidacy for the open House of Representatives District No. 5, Sua #1 seat.[2][4] At the time, Lutu told KHJ News that she had previously been approached to run for the seat and that she had discussed a potential campaign with her children.[2] District No 5, Sua #1 includes the villages of Amaua, Alega, Avaio, Auto, Faga'itua, Lauli'i, Aumi, and Tafananai in Eastern District.[2] Five other candidates also entered the race; Lutu was the only female candidate.[4]
Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu won the Sua #1 special election to the House of Representatives on October 24, 2017, by defeating five other candidates for the seat.[1] A total of 357 votes were cast in the special election.[1] Lutu received 94 votes, or 26%, to win election to the House.[1] Her closest opponent, Tuifagalilo Vele, placed second with 72 votes, or 20%, while Tuialofi Faalae Lauatuaa Tunupopo came in third place with 64 votes, or 18%.[1] Rounding out the results were Laloniu P. Maloa, who came in fourth with 57 votes, or 16%; Uele Fale S Uele, who garnered 50 votes, or 14%; and Ketesemane Meaole, who received 20 votes, or 6%, to place sixth in the election.[1][2][3] Results were certified on October 31, 2017.[1][3]
During her term, Lutu was one of only two women serving in the American Samoa House of Representatives, the other being Representative Vui Florence Saulo, who represents Tuala-uta.[2]
Lutu ran for reelection in 2018, but lost to Gene Luaitaua Pan.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Woman tops the polls in special election for Sua #1". Talanei. 2017-10-24. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Chief Clerk of the House moves into chamber". Talanei. 2017-10-25. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
- ^ a b c d e f Sagapolutele, Fili (2017-10-25). "Update: Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu unofficial winner in District #5". Samoa News. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
- ^ a b c d "Six candidates eye House seat for Sua". Talanei. 2017-09-25. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
- ^ Sagapolutele, Fili (2018-11-07). "Only one woman elected to American Samoa House this year". Samoa News. Retrieved 2023-05-22.