Evan Mecham (/ ˈ m iː k ə m / MEE-kəm; [1] May 12, 1924 – February 21, 2008) [2] was an American businessman and the 17th governor of Arizona, serving from January 5, 1987, until …

Feb 8, 2016 · PHOENIX — The Senate voted decisively yesterday to oust Evan Mecham from office, finding him guilty of two charges of wrongdoing and making him the first U.S. governor …

These were related to his alleged failure to report a $350,000 loan from local real-estate developer Barry Wolfson to Mecham's election campaign as required by campaign financing …

Jan 20, 2025 · PHOENIX — Evan Mecham, the only Arizona governor to be impeached, tried and ejected from office, died late Thursday at the Arizona State Veteran Home after a lengthy illness.

Jun 2, 2014 · Evan Mecham, the feisty, ultra-conservative Pontiac dealer whose turbulent tenure as governor deeply divided Arizona and prompted his impeachment in 1988, died Thursday …

Evan Mecham was the first governor in United States history to be confronted with a recall, impeachment and criminal indictment simultaneously. Although removed from office, the …

Feb 23, 2008 · PHOENIX (AP) Evan Mecham, a firebrand conservative who served 15 months as governor of Arizona before an impeachment trial removed him from office in 1988, died …

Feb 21, 2008 · He was the 17th governor of Arizona and was impeached just over a year after his inauguration for improper use of government funds and obstruction of justice. He died in 2008 …

On January 20, 1988, the Arizona House of Representatives opened hearings on Governor Evan Mecham's alleged illegal activities, and on February 8th voted to impeach him.

Feb 21, 2008 · Evan Mecham successfully operated a Pontiac agency in Ajo, Arizona before moving the franchise to Glendale in 1954. He distinguished himself as a successful …