Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
This is a list of people who have served as lieutenant governor of the U.S. state of Alaska since statehood in 1959. Prior to statehood, the territorial-era Secretary of Alaska, who was appointed by the president of the United States like the governor, functioned as an acting governor or successor-in-waiting like the present-day lieutenant governor does. Waino Edward Hendrickson, the territory's last appointed Secretary, twice served as acting governor. In statehood, the position was referred to as Secretary of State until a constitutional amendment changing the name was approved by voters on August 25, 1970.[1] In Alaska, the lieutenant governor runs separately from the governor in the primaries, but after the primaries, the nominee for governor and nominee for lieutenant governor run together as a slate.
List of lieutenant governors
- Parties
Alaskan Independence (1) Democratic (5) Republican (8)
| Image | Lieutenant Governor | Party | Term | Governor(s) served under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hugh Wade | Democratic | January 3, 1959 – December 5, 1966 | William A. Egan |
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Keith Miller[2] | Republican | December 5, 1966 – January 29, 1969 | Walter J. Hickel |
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Robert W. Ward[3] | Republican | January 29, 1969 – December 7, 1970 | Keith Miller |
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H. A. "Red" Boucher | Democratic | December 7, 1970 – December 2, 1974 | William A. Egan |
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Lowell Thomas, Jr. | Republican | December 2, 1974 – December 4, 1978 | Jay Hammond |
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Terry Miller | Republican | December 4, 1978 – December 6, 1982 | |
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Steve McAlpine | Democratic | December 6, 1982 – December 3, 1990 | Bill Sheffield |
| Steve Cowper | ||||
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Jack Coghill | Alaskan Independence | December 3, 1990 – December 5, 1994 | Walter J. Hickel |
| Walter J. Hickel | ||||
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Fran Ulmer | Democratic | December 5, 1994 – December 2, 2002 | Tony Knowles |
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Loren Leman | Republican | December 2, 2002 – December 4, 2006 | Frank Murkowski |
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Sean Parnell[4] | Republican | December 4, 2006 – July 26, 2009 | Sarah Palin |
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Craig Campbell[5] | Republican | August 10, 2009 – December 6, 2010 | Sean Parnell |
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Mead Treadwell | Republican | December 6, 2010 – December 1, 2014 | |
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Byron Mallott | Democratic | December 1, 2014 – present | Bill Walker |
Living former lieutenant governors of Alaska
As of January 2018[update], there are eight former lieutenant governors of Alaska who are currently living, the oldest lieutenant governor being Keith H. Miller (served 1966–1969, born 1925). The most recent death of a former lieutenant governor of Alaska was that of Lowell Thomas, Jr. (served 1974–1978 born 1923), on October 1, 2016. The most recently serving lieutenant governor of Alaska to die was Terry Miller (served 1978–1982, born 1942), on April 13, 1989.
| Lt. Governor | Lt. Gubernatorial term | Date of birth (and age) |
|---|---|---|
| Keith H. Miller | 1966–1969 | March 1, 1925 |
| Stephen McAlpine | 1982–1990 | May 23, 1949 |
| Jack Coghill | 1990–1994 | September 24, 1925 |
| Fran Ulmer | 1994–2002 | February 1, 1947 |
| Loren Leman | 2002–2006 | December 2, 1950 |
| Sean Parnell | 2006–2009 | November 19, 1962 |
| Craig Campbell | 2009–2010 | March 24, 1952 |
| Mead Treadwell | 2010–2014 | March 21, 1956 |
References
- ^ Alaska Constitution
- ^ Became governor January 29, 1969 upon resignation of Walter Hickel.
- ^ Was commissioner of administration under Hickel. Ascended to the office of secretary of state when Miller became governor.
- ^ Became governor July 26, 2009 upon resignation of Sarah Palin. "Parnell, Campbell Sworn In". Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Joe Schmidt, Palin's designated replacement for Parnell, refused the position. Campbell was appointed as interim Lieutenant Governor on July 26, 2009; confirmed by State Legislature 55-4 on August 10, 2009 "Campbell answers concerns, wins strong approval: New lieutenant governor no longer temporary, acting". Retrieved 2009-08-12.
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