Mike Dunleavy is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He has served as the Governor of Alaska since December 2018. Before becoming governor, Dunleavy was a member of the Alaska State Senate and the Alaska State House of Representatives, where he focused on issues such as education and public safety. Dunleavy was born on May 5, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama. He moved to Alaska in 1975 and later earned a degree in education from the University of Alaska. His political career has been marked by efforts to address budget challenges and improve the state's economy.