James Guy Tucker, Jr. was born on June 13, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1945, the Tucker family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, where James Guy Tucker, Sr. took a job with the social security division.
1950s
In his youth Jim Guy Tucker served in the Boy Scouts, beginning as a Cub Scout and working up to the rank of Eagle Scout by the age of 12. When Little Rock schools closed in 1958 because of the…
1960s
In 1961, Tucker graduated from Hall High School and enrolled at Harvard University. Tucker received a B.A. in government in 3 ½ years, graduating in 1964. Prior to graduation Tucker enlisted in the Marines, but was discharged for health reasons.…
1970s
In 1970, Tucker campaigned for and won the position of prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial District. In 1972, Tucker was elected to the first of his two terms as state attorney general. He held this position from 1973-1977. In…
1980s
In 1982 Tucker attempted a political comeback, running for governor in the Democratic primary. He placed third in the five-man primary race. Clinton regained the governor’s seat. Following the race, Tucker continued working in law, now as a senior partner…
1990s
In 1990, Tucker began preparation for another campaign for governor. However, when Clinton announced his run for reelection, Tucker instead chose to run for lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor race was energetic because contestants suspected Clinton might run for and…