Savali Talavou Ale
Savali Ale | |
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Nua Mailo Saoluaga | |
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| Born | September 5, 1953 Fagaliʻi, American Samoa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sakala Mautofu Ale (1977–2015) |
| Children | 11 |
| Education | Cannon College of Commerce California Baptist University (BS) |
Savali Talavou Ale is an American Samoan politician. He has served as the Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives since 2007. Ale, who was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1981, is also the longest serving current member of the American Samoa House of Representatives, as of 2015.[1][2]
He is originally from
Biography
Personal life
Ale's wife, Sakala Mautofu Ale (Poloa), died from a sudden illness on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the age of 59.[3] The couple had been married for 38 years.[3] During his first term as Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives, the chiefly title "Savali" was bestowed upon him.[4] He is a member of the Congregational Church.[3]
Education and early career
After graduating from
Political career
Savali was first elected to the
He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1981.[2][5] Ale, who has never lost re-election, has been re-elected to the House during each successive general election from the 1980s and 2010s,[2] making him the House's longest-serving member, as of 2015.[1]
On November 7, 2006, incumbent Speaker Matagi Mailo Ray McMoore lost re-election to the House of Representatives in the general election.[6] Savali, who was Vice Speaker of the House from 2005 to 2007, was elected Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives in January 2007 after he received eleven more votes than his opponent, longtime Rep. Gaoteote Palie Tofau.[6]
Savali was challenged by
He was unanimously re-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 34th Legislature on January 3, 2015.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Chen, B. (2014-11-19). "Savali Talavou Ale expected to retain Speaker's post". Samoa News. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ^ a b c d e Feagaimaalii-Luamanu, Joyetter (2015-01-05). "Savali unanimously re-elected Speaker". Samoa News. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ^ a b c d e f g Feagaimaalii-Luamanu, Joyetter (2015-09-08). "Sudden Passing of Mrs. Sakala Mautofu Ale Stuns Family". Samoa News. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ^ ISBN 9789829008015.
- ^ a b "House sworn in; Savali re-elected Speaker". Samoa News. 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ^ Radio New Zealand International. 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
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