First ladies and gentlemen of Arkansas




The first lady or first gentleman of Arkansas is the title held by the host of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, usually the spouse of the governor of Arkansas, concurrent with the governor's term in office.
A governor's mansion was built during Anne McMath's tenure and overseeing it became a responsibility of the first spouse. Bryan Sanders is the current first gentleman of Arkansas, having been in the role since January 10, 2023, as the husband of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. He is also the first male spouse of the governor of Arkansas.
The exhibition "First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of Their Times" was held at the Old State House Museum.

Role

The position of the first spouse is not an elected one, carries no official duties, and receives no salary. However, the first spouse holds a highly visible position in the state government. The first spouse is the host of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion and organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the governor.
It is common for the governor's spouse to select specific, non-political, causes to promote.

First ladies and gentlemen of Arkansas