Nua was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa in the 2008 gubernatorial elections, the running mate of Utu Abe Malae.
[3] Nua further continued his education, obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in criminology and law enforcement in 1974 from California State University, Long Beach.
Malae cited Saoluaga's legislative career, which complimented his management experience, as the reason that the two decided to run as a team.
[1] Malae and Saoluaga lost to Governor Tulafono in a gubernatorial runoff election held on November 18, 2008.
[10] Nua's running mate is Tapumanaia Galu Satele Jr., an educator and former member of the American Samoa House of Representatives.