Jim Guy Tucker
Governor of Arkansas from 1992 to 1996 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Guy Tucker Jr. (born June 13, 1943) is an American former politician, businessman, and attorney who served as the 43rd governor of Arkansas from 1992 until his resignation in 1996 after his conviction for fraud during the Whitewater affair. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 15th lieutenant governor, state attorney general, and as a U.S. representative.
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Jim Guy Tucker | |
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43rd Governor of Arkansas | |
In office December 12, 1992 – July 15, 1996 | |
Lieutenant | Vacant (1992–1993) Mike Huckabee (1993–1996) |
Preceded by | Bill Clinton |
Succeeded by | Mike Huckabee |
15th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas | |
In office January 15, 1991 – December 12, 1992 | |
Governor | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Winston Bryant |
Succeeded by | Mike Huckabee (1993) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Wilbur Mills |
Succeeded by | Ed Bethune |
49th Attorney General of Arkansas | |
In office January 9, 1973 – January 3, 1977 | |
Governor | Dale Bumpers David Pryor |
Preceded by | Ray Thornton |
Succeeded by | Bill Clinton |
Member of the Arkansas Criminal Code Revision Commission | |
In office 1973–1975 | |
Prosecuting Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District of Arkansas | |
In office 1971–1972 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Guy Tucker Jr. (1943-06-13) June 13, 1943 (age 80) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Betty Allen (m. 1975) |
Residence | Little Rock, Arkansas |
Education | Harvard University (AB) University of Arkansas (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | Marine Corps Reserve |
Years of service | 1964[lower-alpha 1] |
Rank | Candidate |
Unit | Officer Candidates School |
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