Mike Shower, born Michael Karl "Dozer" Shower on February 14, 1968, in Florida, is a Republican politician and U.S. Air Force veteran who served as an Alaska State Senator representing District E from 2018 to 2025. He was appointed by Governor Bill Walker to succeed Mike Dunleavy, covering areas like Valdez and rural Matanuska-Susitna Borough communities including Willow, Houston, Big Lake, and Sutton. Shower resigned in November 2025 to run as a lieutenant gubernatorial candidate in the 2026 election; he is a FedEx pilot and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel, flying F-15C Eagles and F-22 Raptors.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a bachelor's degree; holds an MBA from Touro University.
• Political Experience: Moved to Alaska in 1993; appointed to the Alaska State Senate in 2018, confirmed by Senate Republicans; served until resignation in 2025.