EXECUTIVE · AR · 1992-1996
Jim Guy Tucker
Governor · Democrat · Arkansas
On the record
Convicted 1996 in Whitewater fraud trial; resigned
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud
Background
James Guy Tucker Jr. (b. 1943) was Arkansas's 43rd Governor 1992-1996. Took office December 1992 when Bill Clinton resigned to become President. Convicted May 1996 + again March 1998 in the Whitewater investigation by Independent Counsel Ken Starr — bank fraud + conspiracy in connection with David Hale's Capital Management Services. Resigned the Gov office July 15, 1996 — making him the first AR Gov to resign mid-term. Sentenced to 4 years probation; conviction upheld on appeal.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in Arkansas
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders (2023-present)
- Asa Hutchinson (2015-2023)
- Mike Beebe (2007-2015)
- Mike Huckabee (1996-2007)
- Jim Guy Tucker (1992-1996)
- Bill Clinton (1983-1992)
- Frank D. White (1981-1983)
- Bill Clinton (1979-1981)
- David Pryor (1975-1979)
- Dale Bumpers (1971-1975)
- Winthrop Rockefeller (1967-1971)
- Orval Faubus (1955-1967)
- Francis Cherry (1953-1955)
- Sid McMath (1949-1953)