Tuika Tuika
Tuika Tuika Jr. (born ?) is an American Samoan accountant and politician.[1] He has worked for various American Samoan government offices for many years.[1]
Tuika ran as a candidate for Governor of American Samoa in the 2008 gubernatorial election, which was held on November 4, 2008.[1] His running mate for Lieutenant Governor was Tee Masaniai.[1] The ticket received just 0.51 per cent of the popular vote.
Tuika announced his candidacy for Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2010 election for United States House of Representatives election in American Samoa,[2] but placed third behind incumbent Rep. Eni Faleomavaega.
See also
- American Samoa gubernatorial election, 2008
References
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^ "Prospective lawmakers in American Samoa revealed". Radio New Zealand International. 2010-09-03. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
External links
Samoa News political advertisement for Tukia for Governor, Nonpartisan candidates
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