1962 Alaska gubernatorial election

The 1962 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962, for the post of Governor of Alaska. Incumbent Democratic governor Bill Egan was re-elected, defeating Republican challenger and former governor of Alaska Territory Mike Stepovich.

1962 Alaska gubernatorial election
November 6, 1962
 
Nominee Bill Egan Mike Stepovich
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 29,627 27,054
Percentage 52.3% 47.7%
Governor before election

Bill Egan
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Bill Egan
Democratic

Elections in Alaska

Results
1962 gubernatorial election, Alaska[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Bill Egan (inc.) 29,627 52.27%
Republican Mike Stepovich 27,054 47.73%
Majority 2,573 4.54%
Turnout 56,681
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References
  1. "1962 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Alaska" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved 2009-08-31.


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