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{{short description|Hostess of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion}}
{{short description|Hostess of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion}}


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| post = First Spouse
| body = Arkansas
| body = Arkansas
| image =
| image = File:Bryan Sander Official Portrait.jpg
| incumbent = [[Bryan Sanders (First Gentleman of Arkansas)|Bryan Sanders]]
| incumbent = [[Bryan Sanders (First Gentleman of Arkansas)|Bryan Sanders]]
| incumbentsince = January 10, 2023
| incumbentsince = January 10, 2023
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== Role ==
== Role ==
The position of the first spouse is not an elected one, carries no official duties, and receives no salary. However, the first spouse holds a highly visible position in the state government. The role of the first spouse is the host of the [[Arkansas Governor's Mansion]]. He or she organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the governor.
The position of the first spouse is not an elected one, carries no official duties, and receives no salary. However, the first spouse holds a highly visible position in the state government. The role of the first spouse is the host of the [[Arkansas Governor's Mansion]] and organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the governor.


It is common for the governor's spouse to select specific, non-political, causes to promote.
It is common for the governor's spouse to select specific, non-political, causes to promote.


== First Spouses of Arkansas ==
== First Spouses of Arkansas ==
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* [[Ginger Beebe]] (2007–2015)
* [[Ginger Beebe]] (2007–2015)
* [[Janet Huckabee]] (1996–2007)
* [[Janet Huckabee]] (1996–2007)
* [[Betty Tucker]] (1992–1996)
* [[Betty Tucker (first lady of Arkansas)|Betty Tucker]] (1992–1996)
* [[Gay White]] (1981–1983)
* [[Gay White]] (1981–1983)
* [[Hillary Clinton]] (1979–1981, 1983–1992)
* [[Hillary Clinton]] (1979–1981, 1983–1992)
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* [[Jeannette Rockefeller]] (1967–1971)
* [[Jeannette Rockefeller]] (1967–1971)
* [[Margaret Cherry]] (1953–1955)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |url=https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/first-ladies-7828/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Margaret Cherry]] (1953–1955)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |url=https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/first-ladies-7828/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Mary Kavanaugh Eagle]]


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Hillary Clinton 1992.jpg|[[Hillary Clinton]]
File:Hillary Clinton 1992.jpg|[[Hillary Clinton]]
File:Janet Huckabee by Gage Skidmore.jpg|[[Janet Huckabee]]
File:Janet Huckabee by Gage Skidmore.jpg|[[Janet Huckabee]]
File:Bryan Sander Official Portrait.jpg|[[Bryan Sanders (First Gentleman of Arkansas)|Bryan Sanders]]
File:Betty Bumpers was pictured with Bill Clinton and Dale Bumpers 1999.jpg|[[Betty Bumpers]]
File:Betty Bumpers was pictured with Bill Clinton and Dale Bumpers 1999.jpg|[[Betty Bumpers]]
File:Beebe inauguration (cropped).jpg|[[Ginger Beebe]]
File:Beebe inauguration (cropped).jpg|[[Ginger Beebe]]
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[[Category:First ladies and gentlemen of Arkansas| ]]
[[Category:Lists of people from Arkansas]]
[[Category:Lists of people from Arkansas]]
[[Category:Lists of spouses]]
[[Category:Lists of spouses|Arkansas]]
[[Category:Arkansas politics-related lists]]

Latest revision as of 03:20, 8 October 2024

First Spouse of Arkansas
Incumbent
Bryan Sanders
since January 10, 2023
StyleFirst Lady or First Gentleman
ResidenceArkansas Governor's Mansion
Inaugural holderMartha Ferguson
FormationMarch 10, 1821
(203 years ago) (1821-03-10)
Websitegovernor.arkansas.gov/about/the-first-gentleman

The first spouse of Arkansas is the title held by the host of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, usually the spouse of the governor of Arkansas, concurrent with the governor's term in office.

Bryan Sanders is the current first gentleman of Arkansas, assuming the position on January 10, 2023, as the husband of 47th and current Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, with whom he has three children.[1]

To date, only one person has served as the first gentleman since statehood: Bryan Sanders from 2023 to present.

Role

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The position of the first spouse is not an elected one, carries no official duties, and receives no salary. However, the first spouse holds a highly visible position in the state government. The role of the first spouse is the host of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion and organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the governor.

It is common for the governor's spouse to select specific, non-political, causes to promote.

First Spouses of Arkansas

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The First Gentleman". Arkansas Governor - Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  2. ^ "Encyclopedia of Arkansas". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
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