Jason Palmer, a prominent entrepreneur and investor, has emerged victorious in the recent election held in American Samoa, defeating incumbent President Joe Biden. Palmer, who has a background in working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, secured 56 percent of the vote with 99 percent of the estimated votes counted.
The election results show that Palmer received 51 votes, narrowly edging out President Biden who garnered 44 percent of the vote with 91 people turning out to vote in total. The margin of victory was slim, with Palmer leading by just 11 votes, but it was enough to secure the win in American Samoa.