Ape Mike Asifoa Explained

Ape Mike
Term Start:January 3, 2021
Predecessor:Gafatasi Afalava[1]
State House:American Samoa
District:17th

Ape Mike Asifoa is an American Samoan politician who has served as a member of the American Samoa House of Representatives since 3 January 2021. He represents the 17th district, which includes Aitulagi[2] and Leasina.[3]

Electoral history

He was elected on November 3, 2020, in the 2020 American Samoan general election. He won against incumbent[4] Gafatasi Afalava, earning 255 votes against Afalava's 186.[5] He assumed office on 3 January 2021[6] for his first term.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-11-04 . Five incumbent House representatives unseated . 2023-09-29 . www.samoanews.com . en.
  2. Web site: Fono . 2023-09-29 . AMERICAN SAMOA . en.
  3. Web site: Gowing . Clarissa . 2022-11-16 . American Samoa reelects most legislators and rejects more autonomy in midterm elections . 2023-09-29 . Pasquines . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-11-05 . Lemanu and Talauega win American Samoa gubernatorial race . 2023-09-29 . RNZ . en-nz.
  5. Web site: AMERICAN SAMOA ELECTION OFFICE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION UNOFFICIAL RESULTS .
  6. Web site: Ape Mike Asifoa . 2023-09-29 . Ballotpedia . en.
  7. Web site: New House Members Attend Orientation . 2023-09-29 . Talanei . en-US.