Governors of Oklahoma

Who is the Current Governor of Oklahoma?

As the current and 28th governor, Kevin Stitt continued a relatively new tradition, breaking the long history of one-term governors. Governor Stitt was sworn in as governor of Oklahoma in January 2019. The former entrepreneur began his second term as governor in January 2023.

How Many Two-Term Governors Have There Been?

Oklahoma governors have a curious history of serving only one term, although recent history has changed that fact. Since 1995 Oklahoma has only had four governors, including the current governor's service. That equates to a run of three consecutive governors who ran two-term campaigns. Republican governor Frank Keating began the run by holding office from January 9, 1995, to January 13, 2003. Keating was proceeded by Governor and Democrat Brad Henry, who served from January 13, 2003, to January 10, 2011. Henry was followed by Republican Governor Mary Fallin. Fallin also served a full two terms taking office on January 10, 2011, until January 14, 2019, when current Governor Stitt was sworn in.

Are Oklahoma governors getting better, are the 4 million residents of Oklahoma voting differently? Whatever it is that has turned the one-term tide in the Sooner State, it seems that would be a good trend for hopeful Oklahoma governors moving forward.

Who Was the First Governor of Oklahoma?

Charles Nathaniel Haskell was the state's first governor, serving from 1907 to 1911. Haskell was part of the Democratic party. The state's early governors were almost exclusively Democrats. In fact, there was not a Republican governor until 1967, and only four Republicans have ever served as governor of Oklahoma.