WEB: Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Arkansas Governor's Background
Sarah Elizabeth Huckabee Sanders, born August 13, 1982, holds the position of 47th Governor of Arkansas, a role she assumed in 2023. As the first female to serve as Arkansas' governor, her election marks a historic milestone for the state.
Political Career
Sanders' political journey began in 2017 when she became the White House press secretary under President Donald Trump. She held this position until June 2019. Prior to her time in the White House, Sanders served as deputy campaign manager for her father, Mike Huckabee's, presidential campaign in 2016.
Recent Developments
During her gubernatorial campaign, Sanders revealed that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier that month. She underwent surgery to remove part of her thyroid and is currently cancer-free.
Cabinet Appointments
Governor Sanders recently appointed Chris Caldwell as the newest Arkansas Game and Fish commissioner. Caldwell brings a wealth of experience in conservation and wildlife management to this role.
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