Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Uifa'atali Amata is delighted to announce her 2026 Campaign Manager for her 2026 Congressional re-election bid to serve the people of American Samoa as their representative in Washington is Faafetai Puletasi, who is also known as “TaiQueen”.

“I am so very happy to make the announcement that this year I've named my good friend Faafetai Puletasi as campaign manager, and I know she will be superb in this role," said Aumua Amata.

“She loves everyone, enthusiastically supports my reelection, and is well known among our people. She brings her joyful, outgoing, energetic personality into this important position with Friends of Amata for Congress.

“The campaign season in American Samoa might be months away, but we always have work to do to have the right foundation in place and be ready to go early and go into the election with poise and momentum. From outreach to organization, the effort starts with the candidate and the campaign manager, and all our wonderful volunteers, supporters, and voters. I know I've made a great choice for 2026!"

Campaign Manager Faafetai Puletasi said, "I am excited and honored to have this part in Uifa'atali's campaign. She has a special place in our hearts and in the recent history of our islands as our first woman representative.

“She has set the standard for our Member of Congress, and her example will be an inspiration to many of us for our entire lives. I'm thrilled to do my part, and I will be a passionate advocate for reelecting our amazing Congresswoman!"

Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata has won her election to the US Congress seat consecutively six times, as of the 2024 election. She was first elected in 2014, unseating then incumbent Eni Faleomavaega.

The 2026 midterm elections for American Samoa will also see House representatives run for their seats.

In the US, midterm elections are heating up with the Democrats seemingly poised to take back the House of Representatives from the Republicans, and the Senate is said to also be in play for the Democrats. The poor economy, rising inflation, poor job market, brutal immigration enforcement, and now the undeclared war against Iran are among the factors working against the Republicans.

In contrast, American Samoa’s elections do not run according to political party affiliations, with each candidate running on their own values — community and personal. Members of the House of Representatives are elected, while senators are appointed by their district peers (council of matai), according to cultural leadership norms for 4-year terms.