Lemanu Peleti Mauga facts for kids
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Peleti Mauga
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| 8th Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2025 |
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| Lieutenant | Salo Ale |
| Preceded by | Lolo Matalasi Moliga |
| Succeeded by | Pula Nikolao Pula |
| 9th Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2021 |
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| Governor | Lolo Matalasi Moliga |
| Preceded by | Faoa Aitofele Sunia |
| Succeeded by | Salo Ale |
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Lemanu Palepoi Sialegā Mauga
January 3, 1960 Nuʻuuli, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Education | American Samoa Community College University of Hawaii, Manoa (BA) San Diego State University (MPA) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War |
Lemanu Palepoi Sialegā Mauga (born January 3, 1960) is an American Samoan politician. He served as the eighth governor of American Samoa from 2021 to 2025. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming governor, Mauga was a senator in the American Samoa Senate. There, he led important committees like the Budget and Appropriations Committee. He also chaired the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Growing Up and School
Lemanu Mauga was born in Nuʻuuli, American Samoa. He started his college education at the American Samoa Community College. Later, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
He continued his studies and received a master's degree in public administration. This degree was from San Diego State University. His graduation ceremony was held in American Samoa on July 30, 2012.
His Career Journey
Mauga served in the U.S. military for over 20 years. He was part of important conflicts like the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the Afghanistan War. He retired from the military with the rank of major.
After his military service, Mauga became the director of Army Instructions. He continued to work with American Samoa's JROTC program. He also served as the chief property manager for the Government of American Samoa. In 2009, he became an American Samoan Senator.
Entering Politics
In October 2011, Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga chose Mauga as his running mate. They ran together for lieutenant governor of American Samoa in the 2012 election.
Mauga served as the Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa from 2013 to 2021.
In the 2020 American Samoa gubernatorial election, Mauga ran for governor. His running mate was Talauega Eleasalo Ale. They won the election and Mauga became governor in January 2021. His term ended in January 2025.
Mauga and Talauega Eleasalo Ale sought re-election in the 2024 American Samoa gubernatorial election. However, they were defeated in the runoff election. The winners were Pulaali'i Tuiteleleapaga Iuli Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr..
