[5] Moliga, while still a member of the Senate, considered a candidacy in the 2008 gubernatorial election, but withdrew from the race before announcing a potential running mate, citing existing commitments.

[5] Moliga was appointed as president of the Development Bank of American Samoa by Governor Togiola Tulafono and confirmed by the Senate.

[5] He chose Senator Lemanu Peleti Mauga as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa.

[5] Moliga resigned as the president of the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS) to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.

The runoff was held November 20, 2012, resulting in Moliga defeating Lieutenant Governor Faoa Aitofele Sunia.