- Was a fellow seminary student with Rick Warren at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Mike dropped out of seminary after one year in order to take a job in Christian broadcasting.
- Lost over 110 pounds on advice from his doctors after learning in 2003 that he had Type 2 diabetes.
- Father, with Janet Huckabee, of three children: David Huckabee, John Mark Huckabee and Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
- Ordained Baptist minister.
- Born in Hope, Arkansas, birthplace of one of his predecessors as Governor and 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton.
- Governor of Arkansas from 15 July 1996 to 9 January 2007.
- Close friend of Chuck Norris and Ricky Skaggs.
- He plays bass guitar in his own rock and roll band called "Capitol Offense".
- His granddaughter, Caroline Grace Huckabee, was born to David Huckabee and Lauren Huckabee, on August 24, 2013, Governor Huckabee's birthday.
- Release of his book, "Quit Digging Your Grave With a Knife and Fork: A 12-Stop Program to End Bad Habits and Begin a Healthy Lifestyle". (2005)
- Release of his book, "Do the Right Thing: Inside the Movement That's Bringing Common Sense Back to America". (2008)
- Release of his book, "From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 Stops to Restoring America's Greatness". (2007)
- Release of his book, "A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories That Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit". (November 2009)
- Has three dogs: Jet (a black Lap), Sonic (a shin tse) and Toby (a Cavlier King spaniel).
- Both he and James Robison worked together at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Later, he worked as director of communications for James.
- Hated I Heart Huckabees (2004), stating "It was as if somebody forgot to give the actors a script and said, For the next two hours, just go out there and do something.".
- Born to Dorsey W. Huckabee, a fireman and mechanic, and his wife Mae Elder, a clerk in a gas company, he has one sister.
- Announced his candidacy for the 2008 US presidential election (28 January 2007).
- Former pastor and mayor.
- His daughter, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Anne Pressly were both at a wedding shower, a week before Anne's fatal brutal attack.
- Daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders's firm is working on Tim Pawlenty's 2012 presidential campaign.
- Has an in-studio band, comprised of Fox employees, on Huckabee (2008). The band, called "The Little Rockers", includes Diane Macedo, Lauren Green, Kelly Wright, Jennifer Proctor.
- Release of his book, "Kids Who Kill: Confronting Our Culture of Violence". (1998)
- Favorite pop band: The Beatles.
- Favorite movie is Casablanca (1942).
- First grandchild, a boy named Chandler James Huckabee, was born on July 2, 2011.
- Graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1978.
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