Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, host of "Huckabee" on TBN, and Fox News contributor, has been in the public eye for more than two decades.

Previously a host of "The Mike Huckabee Show" on Cumulus Media Networks and "The Huckabee Report," Huckabee is also an author to over ten books, including, "Character is the Issue: How People With Integrity Can Revolutionize America" (1997), "Do the Right Thing: Inside the Movement That's Bringing Common Sense Back to America" (2008), "God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy" (2015) and "Rare, Medium, or Done Well: Make the Most of Your Life" (2018).

After his campaign for the Republican nomination for President in 2008, and then again in 2016, he formed HuckPac to assist Conservative Republicans running for office nationwide and has amassed a volunteer team with thousands of activists in all 50 states.

From 1996-2007, Huckabee served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas and was recognized nationally for his leadership, having been honored by several renowned publications and organizations for his accomplishments. Governing magazine named him as one of its 'Public Officials of the Year' for 2005, Time Magazine honored him as one of the five best governors in America, and later in the same year, Huckabee received the American Association of Retired Person's Impact Award. In 2007, he was presented with the Music for Life Award by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), for his commitment to music education. He served as the Chairman of the prestigious National Governors Association as well as the Education Commission of the States and the Interstate Oil and Gas Commission.

After an early career in broadcasting and advertising, he spent 12 years as a pastor and denominational leader. He became the youngest president ever of the Arkansas Southern Baptist State Convention, the largest denomination in Arkansas. Huckabee led rapidly growing congregations in Pine Bluff and Texarkana. He said those experiences gave him a deep sense of the problems faced by individuals and families.

Huckabee's efforts to improve his own health have received national attention. Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2003, he lost 110 pounds. Barely two years later, he completed four marathons: The 2005 and 2006 Little Rock Marathons, the Marine Corps Marathon and the ING New York City Marathon. As a result of his accomplishments, The Road Runners Club of America named him its 'Southern Region Runner of the Year' and USA Track & Field has named him their 'Athlete of the Week' for the country.

The former governor and his wife, Janet, live in Florida and still spend part of their time in Arkansas. They have three grown children and six grandchildren.

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