American Samoa Voting Guide
A task-focused dashboard for registration, deadlines, ID rules, ballot tools, and official election authority links for the 2026 midterms.
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State Voting Summary
In American Samoa, the next general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. To participate, voters must meet the following registration deadlines — online: No online voter registration option listed by Vote.gov; mail: Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in-person: 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5.
Early voting schedule: American Samoa has no early voting for all voters. Walk-in absentee voting at the Election Office opened Sept. 8 for voters who will be off-island or unable to reach the polls on Election Day (proof of travel required). Mail absentee requests are due Oct. 19. Absentee ballot request deadline: Your mail-in absentee request must reach the Election Office by Monday, Oct. 19, the last day on its 2026 election calendar. Ballot return deadline: Your ballot must reach the Election Office by Election Day, Nov. 3. Territorial rules close absentee ballots at 1:30 p.m. that day, so get it there early.
ID requirement for American Samoa: You need a government-issued photo ID to register. The Election Office does not list separate ID rules for voting at the polls, so call 684-699-3570 to confirm what to bring. Always verify these dates and rules directly with the official American Samoa election authority before Election Day.
Quick actions
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- Online
- No online voter registration option listed by Vote.gov.
- By mail
- Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority.Verified official source
- In person
- 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or U.S. national, territorial resident, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source.Verify at official source
Election Dates and Ballot Timing
General Election
November 3, 2026
Primary Election
No 2026 congressional primary date listed by the FEC; confirm local election dates with the official election authority.
- Primary
- No 2026 congressional primary date listed by the FEC; confirm local election dates with the official election authority.Verified official source
- General
- November 3, 2026
- Early voting
- American Samoa has no early voting for all voters. Walk-in absentee voting at the Election Office opened Sept. 8 for voters who will be off-island or unable to reach the polls on Election Day (proof of travel required). Mail absentee requests are due Oct. 19.Source: aselectionoffice.gov
- Ballot request
- Your mail-in absentee request must reach the Election Office by Monday, Oct. 19, the last day on its 2026 election calendar.Source: aselectionoffice.gov
- Ballot return
- Your ballot must reach the Election Office by Election Day, Nov. 3. Territorial rules close absentee ballots at 1:30 p.m. that day, so get it there early.Source: fvap.gov
How to Vote and ID Rules
Accepted ID guidance
You need a government-issued photo ID to register. The Election Office does not list separate ID rules for voting at the polls, so call 684-699-3570 to confirm what to bring.
Source: aselectionoffice.govMail voting guidance
Any qualified voter may vote absentee. Off-island voters, such as military members and families, government employees, and students, print and sign the form and email it to info@eo.as.gov. Voters leaving the territory for travel must show proof of travel and vote at the Election Office before they go.
Source: aselectionoffice.govEverything you need to prep and track your absentee ballot securely.
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Ballot and Candidate Tools
Federal races: Delegate to the U.S. House; no U.S. Senate race.Verified official source
Statewide/local races: Territorial and local offices may appear on the ballot; confirm your sample ballot with the official election authority.Verify at official source
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the voter registration deadline in American Samoa for the 2026 midterms?
Vote.gov lists these registration timing rules for American Samoa: online - No online voter registration option listed by Vote.gov; by mail - Confirm mail registration options on Vote.gov or with the official election authority; in person - 29 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 5. Eligibility rules state: U.S. citizen or U.S. national, territorial resident, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source. Check with American Samoa Election Office for full details.
When does early voting start in American Samoa?
American Samoa has no early voting for all voters. Walk-in absentee voting at the Election Office opened Sept. 8 for voters who will be off-island or unable to reach the polls on Election Day (proof of travel required). Mail absentee requests are due Oct. 19.
Do I need an ID to vote in American Samoa?
For ID requirements: You need a government-issued photo ID to register. The Election Office does not list separate ID rules for voting at the polls, so call 684-699-3570 to confirm what to bring.
How do I request an absentee or mail ballot in American Samoa?
Any qualified voter may vote absentee. Off-island voters, such as military members and families, government employees, and students, print and sign the form and email it to info@eo.as.gov. Voters leaving the territory for travel must show proof of travel and vote at the Election Office before they go. Regarding timing: Your mail-in absentee request must reach the Election Office by Monday, Oct. 19, the last day on its 2026 election calendar. And for returns: Your ballot must reach the Election Office by Election Day, Nov. 3. Territorial rules close absentee ballots at 1:30 p.m. that day, so get it there early.