Asa Hutchinson Biography

Asa Hutchinson, former Governor of Arkansas

Republican

Candidacy announced: Apr. 26, 2023

Federal Election Committee (FEC) financial data

Personal Life

Full Name: William Asa Hutchinson II

Birthdate: Dec. 3, 1950

Birthplace: Bentonville, Arkansas

Marital Status: married to Susan Burrell, children’s advocate and former teacher

Children:

• Asa Hutchinson III, former lawyer
• John Hutchinson
• Seth Hutchinson, organizer for the Texas State Employees Union
• Sarah Wengel, philanthropist

Religion: Christian

Pets:

• American Eskimo dog, Bandit
• cat, Snowflake

Career, Education, & Publications

Career Highlights:

• Governor, Arkansas, 2014-2023
• Chair, Homeland Security practice, Venable LLP, 2005-2006, 2007-2008
• Founder, Hutchinson Group, LLC, 2005-present
• Undersecretary, Border and Transportation Security Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 2001-2005
• Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 2001
• Representative, U.S. Congress, 1996-2001
• Chair, Arkansas Republican Party, 1992-1995
• Co-Chair, Arkansas Republican Party, 1991
• Candidate, Attorney General, Arkansas, 1990
• Candidate, United States Senate, 1986
• U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, 1982-1985
• Lawyer, 1975-1996

Education:

• JD, School of Law, University of Arkansas, 1975
• BS, Bob Jones University, 1972

Select Publications:

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