How are the governor and lieutenant governor of American Samoa chosen?

The governor and lieutenant governor of American Samoa are chosen through popular election.1

Under the territory's 1967 constitution, these executive positions were initially filled by appointment by the U.S. government. However, following a 1976 referendum, the process was changed to allow for the popular election of both the governor and the lieutenant governor to four-year terms. Peter Coleman became the first elected governor of the territory in 1977.12