The first Alaskan Governor was William A. Egan, who served from 1959 to 1966. He was a Democrat and the first governor of Alaska after it became a state in 1959. He was re-elected in 1962 and 1966. During his tenure, he worked to improve the economy of Alaska and to develop its natural resources. He also worked to improve education and health care in the state. He was a strong advocate for Native Alaskans and worked to protect their rights.