Bruce Bennett (October 31, 1917 – August 26, 1979) was an American attorney and politician. He served as attorney general of Arkansas from 1957 to 1961 and again from 1963 to 1967.
Life and career
Bennett was born in Helena, Arkansas. He served in the army during World War II.
Bennett served as attorney general of Arkansas from 1957 to 1961 and again from 1963 to 1967. He sought the Democratic Gubernatorial nomination in 1960 and 1968. Bennett's reputation was damaged as a result of the Arkansas Loan and Thrift scandal that involved several prominent Democratic politicians from the "Old Guard" faction, including Bennett.
Bennett died on August 26, 1979, at the age of 61.