Mike Stepovich, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mike Stepovich

9th Governor of Alaska Territory

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1919

Place of Birth: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Date of Death: 14-Feb-2014

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Michael Anthony "Mike" Stepovich (March 12, 1919 – February 14, 2014) was an American lawyer who, from 1957 to 1958, served as the last non-acting Governor of Alaska Territory.
Following his education and military service during World War II, Stepovich established a law practice in his home town of Fairbanks, Alaska and began his political career by winning three terms in the Alaska Territorial legislature.
During his term as governor, he was a leading advocate in the effort to gain statehood for Alaska.
Following Alaska's admission to the Union, he made an unsuccessful run for a U.S.
Senate seat and two unsuccessful attempts to be elected Governor of Alaska.