August 24, 1955

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hope, Arkansas

Graduated magna cum laude from Ouachita Baptist University, completing his bachelor's degree in 2 1/2 years before attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; received honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Ouachita Baptist University, and honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from John Brown University

Presidential candidate

In November 2005, TIME named him one of the five best governors in the US; in July of 2006, Huckabee completed his term as chairman of the National Governors Association; he received the AARP's Impact Award in December 2006; created ARKids First program, a nationally recognized initiative that provides health insurance to tens of thousands of children who previously had none; oversaw implementation of a $1 billion improvement plan that in a few years saw the interstate system receiving national accolades

Arkansas lieutenant governor in 1993 in a special election, governor in 1996

"From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 STOPS to Restoring America's Greatness"

Wife Janet and three children, John Mark, David, and Sarah

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