The possibility of allowing Samoans living overseas to vote in national elections deserves serious consideration, but the size of Samoa’s diaspora means the issue cannot simply be approached on the principle that more voters automatically means more democracy.Consultations begin this week on whet...
By The Editorial Board
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11 August 2026, 3:06PM
The possibility of allowing Samoans living overseas to vote in national elections deserves serious consideration, but the size of Samoa’s diaspora means the issue cannot simply be approached on the principle that more voters automatically means more democracy.
By The Editorial Board
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