American Samoa § 6.0602 - Contents of ballot.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 6.0602 — Contents of ballot., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.0602. Contents of ballot.
(a) A ballot shall contain the names of the candidates, the offices for which they are running, and the district in which the election is being held. The name of the candidate may be printed with the Samoan or English equivalent or nickname, if the candidate so requests in writing at the time his nomination papers are filed. Candidates’ names, including the Samoan or English equivalent or nickname, shall be set on one line in as large type as the length of the majority of the names will permit. All candidates’ names must be in the same height of type face and style. (b) In multirace districts, the ballot shall state that the qualified elector shall not vote for more than the number of seats available or the number of candidates listed where such number is less than the seats available. (c) A ballot shall bear no word, motto, device, sign, or symbol other than allowed in this title.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 6.0602
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 6.0602 cover?
Section 6.0602 ("Contents of ballot.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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