EXECUTIVE · AR · 1991-1992
Jim Guy Tucker
Lt Governor · Democrat · Arkansas
On the record
Became Gov when Clinton resigned to be POTUS; convicted 1996 Whitewater fraud
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud
Background
James Guy Tucker Jr. (b. 1943) was Arkansas's 43rd Governor 1992-1996. Took office December 1992 when Bill Clinton resigned to become President. Convicted May 1996 + again March 1998 in the Whitewater investigation by Independent Counsel Ken Starr — bank fraud + conspiracy in connection with David Hale's Capital Management Services. Resigned the Gov office July 15, 1996 — making him the first AR Gov to resign mid-term. Sentenced to 4 years probation; conviction upheld on appeal.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in Arkansas
- Mike Huckabee (1993-1996)
- Winston Bryant (1981-1991)
- Joe Purcell (1975-1981)
- Bob Riley (1971-1975)
- Maurice "Footsie" Britt (1967-1971)
- Nathan Gordon (1947-1967)