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Background

Hometown
Hope, Ark.

Age
54

Religion
Baptist

Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.A., 1980
Ouachita Baptist University, B.A., 1975

Candidate Website
www.mikehuckabee.com/

Candidacy Status
Formed exploratory committee Jan. 28, 2007.Formally withdrew candidacy Mar. 4, 2008.

Political Experience
Governor of Arkansas, 1996-2007
Chairman, National Governors Association, 2005-2006
Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, 1993-1996

Professional Experience
President, Cambridge Communications, 1992-1996
President, KBSC-TV, 1987-1992
President, Beech Street Communications, 1986-1992
Baptist Minister, 1980-1992
President, Arkansas Baptist State Convention, 1989-1991
President, ACTS-TV, 1983-1986
Advertising Director, Focus, 1976-1980

Family Information
Spouse: Janet Huckabee
Children: John Mark Huckabee, David Huckabee, Sarah Huckabee

Religious Biography

In His Own Words

“We need… to amend the Constitution so it’s in God’s standards rather than try to change God’s standards so it lines up with some contemporary view.” (

“>Campaign Rally, Jan. 15, 2008)