Removal of Evan Mecham

Date: April 4, 1988 • Location: Washington, United States

Evan Mecham, Governor of Arizona, was removed from office after being convicted in his impeachment trial.

Evan Mecham was an American businessman and the 17th governor of Arizona, serving from January 5, 1987, until his impeachment conviction on April 4, 1988. A decorated veteran of World War II, Mecham was an automotive dealership owner and occasional newspaper publisher.