HC PULU AE AE JR.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR HIGH CHIEF PULU AE AE JR.

High Chief Pulu Ae Ae Jr. has been happily married to Titilupe Ae for 54 years. Together they have 8 children whom they’ve raised in the church, strong in Samoan cultural values of fa’aaloalo (respect), alofa (love) and fa’amalosi (strength). While deeply rooted in tradition and culture, the Ae family values their privacy and maintains a modest profile, choosing to let their actions speak louder than words. Pulu Ae born and raised most of his life in the village of Pago Pago only left when he joined the United States Army for better educational opportunities for his children.

Pulu Ae Ae Jr. is a dedicated Army veteran, with a steadfast commitment to serving the people of American Samoa. With 20 years of honorable service to our country he brings a unique blend of leadership, integrity, and deep understanding of duty to public office.

While in the military Pulu Ae served numerous tours of duty during the Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991) in Iraq and Kuwait, where he demonstrated unparalleled bravery and resilience in the face of adversity. These trying missions have prepared him for a time such as now, where as the need for brave leaders with strong moral and ethical conviction will stand up and take lead for an HONEST GOVERNMENT.

Following his military career Pulu Ae returned to American Samoa and continued his dedication to public service. Pulu Ae’s career began from a grassroots level building relationships while gaining support and understanding from local issues. Pulu Ae’s first public office held was serving as Pulenu’u /Mayor of Pago Pago for 5 years, he steadily climbed the political ladder, earning the trust and support of constituents every step of the way. Pulu immediately became known as a man of action and integrity in the village of Pago Pago which secured him an opportunity to run and win the Faipule/House of Representative seat for the village of Pago Pago. He would remain into the House of Representative for 10 years serving the village of his people. He quickly garnered the island wide reputation as a “straight shooter’ a man of his word, who was for the people and only feared God.

Pulu Ae’s time served as Faipule/House of Representative was not a walk in the park as he openly challenged and sought transparency and accountability from his colleagues in the House of Representative and Senate to make sure that the people he represented were being heard. Driven by the desire to make a difference Pulu Ae was given the opportunity to represent all of American Samoa being hired federally as the Director for the office of Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata Radewagen in American Samoa, where he served faithfully for 10 years. He continued to champion and being an advocate for all the constituents of American Samoa and tackled tough issues head-on both locally and federally.

Being in this position Pulu heard the mounting issues of the public, which brought him to leave his federal position and serve the people of American Samoa as gubernatorial candidate Lt. Governor along side Pula’alii Nikolao Pula gubernatorial candidate for Governor.

Now, as a candidate running with Pula’alii Nikolao Pula, Pulu Ae brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the needs and concerns of the community. A honest fresh perspective, a clear vision for the future, and a commitment to offering HOPE. With his strong foundation built on integrity, resilience, and genuine passion for public service, Pulu Ae is poised to continue to serve, especially when being called by God.