(1919-03-12)March 12, 1919 Fairbanks, Territory of Alaska, U.S.
Died
February 14, 2014(2014-02-14) (aged 94) San Diego, California, U.S.
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Matilda Baricevic
Relations
Nicole Burdette (niece) John Stockton (son-in-law) Michael Stockton (grandson) David Stockton (grandson)
Children
13
Education
Gonzaga University (BA) University of Notre Dame (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Navy
Years of service
1943–1947
Rank
Yeoman (Third Class)
Battles/wars
World War II
Michael Anthony Stepovich (March 12, 1919 – February 14, 2014) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the last non-acting Governor of the Territory of Alaska. Stepovich served as Territorial Governor from 1957 to 1958, and Alaska was given U.S. statehood in 1959.
Stepovich was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and grew up in Portland, Oregon. His parents had immigrated to the United States from what is now Montenegro and Croatia in the late 19th century. Following his education and military service during World War II, Stepovich established a law practice in Fairbanks 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.
Stepovich was involved in public service for decades, ranging from his service in World War II to his post-statehood political career. He was a large part in the effort for obtaining Alaska Statehood, beginning with his appointment as governor in 1957.
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successor arrived. Stepovich was nominated on May 9, 1957, confirmed by the Senate on May 16, and took office on June 8. Stepovich resigned to run for...
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(the tenth anniversary of statehood), defeating Territorial Governor MikeStepovich for the seat in 1958. He then defeated future U.S. Senator Ted Stevens...
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candidate Votes Vote % Result 1958 John Butrovich 19,299 39.41% Lost N 1962 MikeStepovich 27,054 47.73% Lost N 1966 Wally Hickel 33,145 49.99% Won Y 1970 Keith...
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