1962 Alaska gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1962 United States gubernatorial elections.

1962 Alaska gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962

Nominee William A. Egan Mike Stepovich Party Democratic Republican Running mate Hugh Wade Ross Popular vote 29,627 27,054 Percentage 52.27% 47.73%

Egan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Stepovich:      50–60%

Governor before election William A. Egan Democratic Elected Governor William A. Egan Democratic

The 1962 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962, for the post of Governor of Alaska. Incumbent Democratic governor William A. Egan was re-elected, defeating Republican challenger and former governor of Alaska Territory Mike Stepovich. In the primary elections, Egan defeated George Byer and Warren A. Taylor, while Stepovich defeated Howard Wallace Pollock and Jack Coghill.

Results

1962 Alaska gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Bill Egan (inc.)	29,627	52.27%	−7.34%
	Republican	Mike Stepovich	27,054	47.73%	+7.34%
Majority			2,573	4.54%
Turnout			56,681
	Democratic hold		Swing