The Governor of Alaska is the chief executive of the State of Alaska, head of the executive branch and commander in chief of the state’s forces. The first governor under statehood, William A. Egan, took office on 3 January 1959.[1]
| Term | Four years |
|---|---|
| Term limit | Two consecutive terms |
| Running mate | Lieutenant governor, elected on the same ticket |
| First governor under statehood | William A. Egan, 1959 |
Election and terms
The governor serves a four-year term beginning on the first Monday in December following the election. A governor may succeed themselves once and, after two consecutive terms, must wait four years before running again.[1]
Lieutenant governor
The governor and lieutenant governor are elected together on the same ticket. If the governor’s office becomes vacant, the lieutenant governor assumes it.[1]
FAQs
How long is the term? Four years.
How is the lieutenant governor chosen? Elected on the same ticket as the governor.
Who was the first state governor? William A. Egan, from January 1959.
Sources
Key facts
- 4-year term
- Two consecutive terms
- Egan first, 1959
Quick checkTerm length?Show answer
Four years.
Sources
- Wikipedia. Governor of Alaska. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-12)
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