2000 American Samoan gubernatorial election
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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]
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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Tauese Sunia (incumbent) | 6,110 | 51.43% | |
Independent | L. Peter Reid | 5,769 | 48.57% | |
Total votes | 11,879 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic hold |