Jim Guy Tucker
Governor of Arkansas from 1992 to 1996
James Guy Tucker Jr. (born June 13, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was the 43rd Governor of Arkansas from 1992 to 1996 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1979.
Jim Guy Tucker | |
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43rd Governor of Arkansas | |
In office December 12, 1992 – July 15, 1996 | |
Lieutenant | Vacant (1992–93) Mike Huckabee (1993–96) |
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 |
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 Arkansas Attorney General | |
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. June 13, 1943 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Betty Allen Tucker (m. 1975) |
Residence | Little Rock, Arkansas |
Education | Harvard University (AB) University of Arkansas (JD) |
Military service | |
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Branch/service | ![]() United States Marine Corps Reserve |
Years of service | 1964 (Medically Discharged) |
Tucker resigned the governorship after his conviction for fraud during the Whitewater affair.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Arkansas Governor Resigns After Furor". New York Times. July 16, 1996.