Steve Cowper
American politician, 6th Governor of Alaska
Born
August 21st, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 6th Governor of Alaska from 1986 to 1990. Elected to the position as a Democrat after having been a member of the Alaska House of Representatives and the Alaska Senate. Focused on issues related to natural resource development and state fiscal management during tenure. After leaving the governorship, remained active in politics and public service.
Served as Governor of Alaska
Worked to address resource development
Promoted fiscal responsibility in government
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