Governor of Oklahoma
The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States.
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| Residence | Oklahoma Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once (maximum lifetime) |
| Inaugural holder | Charles N. Haskell |
| Formation | November 16, 1907 |
| Salary | 147,000 (2013)[1] |
| Website | Official website  |
The office was created in 1907 when Oklahoma was officially admitted to the United States as the 46th state. Prior to statehood in 1907, the office was preceded by a Presidential appointed Governor of Oklahoma Territory with similar powers. The 28th and current Governor of Oklahoma is Kevin Stitt, a member of the Republican Party.[2]
References
- "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- About Governor Kevin Stitt, Office of the Governor (accessed May 14, 2013)
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