Gov. Mike Huckabee - Biography

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee is the host of the number one rated weekend hit HUCKABEE on the Fox News Channel and Cumulus Media Networks' syndicated radio program, The Mike Huckabee Show, heard on more than 175 stations. He's also heard three times daily across the nation on The Huckabee Report syndicated on almost 600 stations, and has been the fastest growing new program on the Cumulus Media Network in recent years. He is also the author of nine books.

As Governor of Arkansas, Huckabee was a right-to-life champion. He signed many life-affirming bills into law including the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban, The Woman's Right to Know, and a bill requiring parental consent for a minor's abortion.

After his campaign for the Republican nomination for President in 2008, in which he finished second to John McCain, he formed HuckPac to assist Conservative Republicans running for office nation-wide and has amassed a volunteer team with thousands of activists in all 50 states.

The former governor and his wife, Janet, live in Florida and still spend part of their time in Arkansas. They have three grown children: John Mark, David and Sarah and one grandchild, Chandler.