VOTING IN AMERICAN SAMOA

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot. A qualified elector having once been registered shall not be required to register again for any succeeding election, except otherwise provided by law.

• Minimum Age To Vote: Be age 18 or turn 18 on or before the next election.
• Minimum Age To Register To Vote: YEvery person who has reached the age of 18 years, or who will have reached the age of 18 years prior to the date of the next election, and is otherwise qualified to register, may register in the district in which he/she resides. .

To register to vote in American Samoa, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a United States Citizen or a U.S. National
• Reside in American Samoa
• Be at least 18 years of age on or before election day

Ways To Register To Vote

By Mail

Mail-in voter registration form must be received 28 days before Election Day

• Check The Locations Where to Register

In Person

Any person qualified to and desiring to register as a qualified elector in any election may present himself/herself at any time during business hours to an election officer, then and there to be examined under oath as to his/her qualifications as a qualified elector. In person registration deadline is 28 days before Election Day.

• Check The Locations Where to Register

Other ways to register to vote

• You can also download the National Voter Registration Form (PDF) available at https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/6/Federal_Voter_Registration_ENG.pdf

Ways To Vote

Voters have the following 2 Options to vote:

Voting By Absentee Ballot

Any qualified elector who will be unable to appear at his/her polling place during the hours of voting at any election because of absence from the Territory, or district in which he/she is registered, may cause his/her vote to be cast by absentee ballot.

• Click here to download the absentee ballot request Form

Voting In Person at the Polls

A person who registers as required by law shall be entitled to vote at any election, and to be listed upon the appropriate general Register.

• Click here to locate voting locations

Voter Information Lookup

• Voter Information Lookup Tool

• Use this tool to:

  • Check Your Voter Registration Status
  • Check Your Polling Place Location
  • View Your Sample Ballot
  • Check Your Absentee Application and Ballot Status