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 on January 3, 1960, is an American Samoan politician. He was the eighth governor of American Samoa from 2021 to 2025. Before becoming governor, he was a senator in the American Samoa Senate. He was also a leader of important committees there. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early Life and Learning
Lemanu Palepoi Sialegā Mauga was born in Nuʻuuli, American Samoa. He went to the American Samoa Community College. Later, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He also received a master's degree in public administration from San Diego State University. He got this degree in 2012.
Career and Public Service
Mauga served in the U.S. military for over 20 years. He was part of the Gulf War and other conflicts. He retired from the military as a major. After his military career, Mauga worked with American Samoa's JROTC program. He also managed property for the Government of American Samoa. In 2009, he became an American Samoan Senator.
Political Journey
In 2011, Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga chose Mauga to be his running mate for lieutenant governor of American Samoa. They ran together 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 and his running mate Talauega Eleasalo Ale were elected. Mauga became governor in January 2021. They tried to be re-elected in the 2024 American Samoa gubernatorial election. However, they were not successful. Pulaali'i Tuiteleleapaga Iuli Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr. won the election instead.
