EXECUTIVE · AR · 1993-1996
Mike Huckabee
Lt Governor · Republican · Arkansas
NOTABLE
On the record
Became Gov 1996 when Tucker resigned; later 2008+2016 GOP 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
- Jim Guy Tucker (1991-1992)
- Winston Bryant (1981-1991)
- Joe Purcell (1975-1981)
- Bob Riley (1971-1975)
- Maurice "Footsie" Britt (1967-1971)
- Nathan Gordon (1947-1967)