Governor of Oklahoma | |
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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 Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States.
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]