Mike Dunleavy — Governor of Alaska
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Age | 60 |
| Term Start | 2018 |
| Approval Rating | -11.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 37.0 / 100 (Rank #50 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 67.5 / 100 (Rank #18 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$500K???$1M |
Key Policy Positions
- Permanent Fund Dividend
- Oil development
- Anti-abortion
- Fiscal conservatism
Biography
Michael James Dunleavy is an American politician and educator serving since 2018 as the 12th governor of Alaska. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2013 to 2018 as a member of the Alaska Senate. He defeated former U.S. senator Mark Begich in the 2018 gubernatorial election after incumbent governor Bill Walker dropped out of the race, and was reelected in 2022.
People's Champion Rationale
Among the least popular; low trust overwhelms other strengths.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.