Governor | Term Start | Term End | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Dunleavy | Dec 3, 2018 | - | Republican |
| Bill Walker | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 3, 2018 | Independent |
| Sean Parnell | Jul 26, 2009 | Dec 1, 2014 | Republican |
| Sarah Palin | Dec 4, 2006 | Jul 26, 2009 | Republican |
| Frank Murkowski | Dec 2, 2002 | Dec 4, 2006 | Republican |
| Tony Knowles | Dec 5, 1994 | Dec 2, 2002 | Democratic |
| Wally Hickel | Dec 3, 1990 | Dec 5, 1994 | Alaskan Independence |
| Steve Cowper | Dec 1, 1986 | Dec 3, 1990 | Democratic |
| Bill Sheffield | Dec 6, 1982 | Dec 1, 1986 | Democratic |
| Jay Hammond | Dec 2, 1974 | Dec 6, 1982 | Republican |
| William A. Egan | Dec 7, 1970 | Dec 2, 1974 | Democratic |
| Keith Harvey Miller | Jan 29, 1969 | Dec 7, 1970 | Republican |
| Wally Hickel | Dec 5, 1966 | Jan 29, 1969 | Republican |
| William A. Egan | Jan 3, 1959 | Dec 5, 1966 | Democratic |
As you likely know, Alaska was one of the most recent states to join the United States. In fact, it was the 49th state to join the Union, only followed by the 50th and so far final state, Hawaii. Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. As a result, there have not been as many Alaska governors as governors of other states. In the history of the state of Alaska, it has had a total of 12 governors since it achieved statehood in 1959. Only the state of Hawaii has had fewer governors than Alaska since statehood.
One notable characteristic about the governors of the state of Alaska is that only two people have served as the state's governor on more than one occasion. These two people were William A. Egan and Wally Hickel. The current governor of the state of Alaska is Mike Dunleavy. Also, you should know that four of the five most recent Alaska governors are Republicans. Alaska has also had a governor who was part of the Independent Party, Bill Walker. Keep reading for a full list of all of the governors in Alaskan state history.
The current governor of Alaska is Mike Dunleavy, a Republican.
There have been 12 governors of Alaska, 4 Democrats, 7 Republicans, and 2 from other parties.
The last Republican governor in Alaska is Mike Dunleavy, who has served from 2018 to the present day.
The last Democrat governor in Alaska was Tony Knowles, who served from 1994 to 2002.