17-07-2025
Former Arkansas First Lady Janet Huckabee turns 70
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ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — Janet McCain Huckabee, wife of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and the state's thirty-ninth first lady, marks her 70th birthday today.
Born July 16, 1955, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Huckabee moved to Hope, Arkansas, as an infant, according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Her mother served as Hempstead County clerk for three terms. Huckabee attended Hope High School and later earned a degree in organizational management from John Brown University.
During her husband's tenure as governor from 1996 to 2007, she oversaw renovations of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, including the addition of a grand hall named after her. She has also been involved with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross.
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Huckabee ran for Arkansas secretary of state in 2002 but was not elected. She and Mike Huckabee have three children, including current governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
After several years living in Florida, the family returned to Arkansas in 2020.
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