Faiivae Iuli A. Godinet is an American Samoan politician and sports executive serving as a member of the American Samoa Senate and president of the Football Federation American Samoa. In 2020, Godinet announced his bid for

Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa The government of American Samoa consists of a locally elected governor, lieutenant governor and the American Samoa Fono, which consists of an 18-member Senate and a 21-member House of Representatives. The first popular election for Governor and ...

as the running mate of

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president, Gaoteote Palaie Tofau.

Early life and education

Godinet was born and raised in Leone, American Samoa, the ninth of 16 children. Godinet earned an

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from Los Angeles Harbor College and bachelor's degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Godinet returned to American Samoa after graduation.

Career

Godinet has served as the president of Football Federation American Samoa since 2007. He also served as vice president of the

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. After serving in several local government positions, Godinet served as Chief of Staff for

Eni Faleomavaega Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin Faleomavaega Jr. (; August 15, 1943 – February 22, 2017) was an American Samoan politician and attorney who served as the territory's lieutenant governor (1985-1989) and non-voting delegate to the United States House of Repr ...

during his time as a Delegate to the United States House of Representatives. Godinet was also a member of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority. In 2017, Godinet was elected to serve as a member of the American Samoa Senate for the 11th district. In 2020, Godinet was selected as the running mate of

president, Gaoteote Palaie Tofau, in the

2020 American Samoa gubernatorial election The 2020 American Samoa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2020, coinciding with the 2020 United States presidential elections and other United States elections. Incumbent Governor of American Samoa Lolo Matalasi Moliga was not e ...

References

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