EXECUTIVE · AR · 1993-1996
Mike Huckabee
Lieutenant Governor · Republican · Arkansas
NOTABLE
On the record
Became AR Gov 1996 when Tucker resigned (Whitewater); 2008+2016 presidential candidate
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Michael Dale Huckabee (b. 1955) was Arkansas Lt Gov 1993-96 + Governor 1996-2007. Took the Gov office July 1996 after Jim Guy Tucker's Whitewater conviction. 2008 + 2016 GOP presidential candidate. Father of WH press secretary + Arkansas Gov Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Lost 100+ pounds during gubernatorial term; later host of Fox News "Huckabee" 2008-2015.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in Arkansas
- Leslie Rutledge (2023-present)
- Tim Griffin (2015-2023)
- Mark Darr (2011-2014)
- Bill Halter (2007-2011)
- Win Rockefeller (1996-2006)