National Governors Association

Born: December 28, 1946
Birth State: Arkansas
Party: Democrat
Spouse: Ginger Beebe
Family: Married Ginger Beebe; three children
Religion: Episcopalian
School(s): Arkansas State University; University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Address: State Capitol
Suite 250
Little Rock, AR
72201
Phone: 501/682-2345
Fax: 501/682-1382

Governor's Web Site
State Web Site

Military Service: Army

Mike Beebe was elected 45th governor of the state of Arkansas Nov. 7, 2006, following more than two decades of dedication to Arkansas public service. As a state senator and attorney general, Beebe worked for more than 20 years to represent the people of Arkansas. As governor, he will implement the positive vision he laid out for Arkansas, to move our state forward.

Beebe was born in Amagon, Arkansas (Jackson County), in 1946. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Arkansas State University in 1968 and a law degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1972, all the while serving his country in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Elected to the Arkansas Senate in 1982, Beebe worked for 20 years to achieve fiscal conservatism, to reach across party lines and to solve problems. As governor, Beebe is committed to continuing his service and leadership to our state and its people.

Beebe and his wife, Ginger, have three adult children. Beebe is an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Searcy, where he has served as senior warden and member of the vestry.