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Governor's Information
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell
 Born: November 19, 1962
Birth State: California
Party: Republican
Family: Married Sandra Parnell
School(s): Pacific Lutheran University; University of Puget Sound School of Law
Address: State Capitol
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK
99811-0001
Phone: 907/465-3500
Fax: 907/465-3532
Succeeded
Governor's Web Site
State Web Site
Sean Parnell was inaugurated governor of Alaska on July 26, 2009 completing the unexpired term of Governor Palin Parnell arrived in Alaska in 1973 at the age of 10. Sean graduated from East Anchorage High School in 1980, going on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Pacific Lutheran University, as well as a doctorate of jurisprudence from University of Puget Sound School of Law (now known as Seattle University School of Law). Like his father before him, Sean owned his own business for many years, a small law practice located in downtown Anchorage. In 1992 Parnell was elected to the Alaska State House of Representatives. While serving in the House, Sean was active as a member of the House Finance Committee and chaired numerous budget subcommittees. After serving two terms in the House, Sean ran for, and won, a seat in the Alaska State Senate in 1996. In the Senate, Sean was a dynamic leader who served on the Senate Finance Committee during his first two years, and he later co-chaired the Senate's Finance Committee. In 2006 Parnell was elected as Lieutenant Governor. Parnell and his wife, Sandy, have been married for 21 years, and they reside in Anchorage, Alaska with their daughters, Grace and Rachel. In their downtime they enjoy running, hiking, fly-fishing, playing volleyball and soccer, and staying involved in their church and community.
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