Territorial Governors
| # | Governor | Took office | Left office | Party | Appointed by | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Ramsey | June 1, 1849 | May 15, 1853 | Whig | Zachary Taylor | ||
| 2 | Willis A. Gorman | May 15, 1853 | April 23, 1857 | Democratic | Franklin Pierce | ||
| 3 | Samuel Medary | April 23, 1857 | May 24, 1858 | Democratic | James Buchanan | ||
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