First_Lady_of_Oklahoma

First ladies and gentlemen of Oklahoma

First ladies and gentlemen of Oklahoma

Spouses of the governors of Oklahoma


First Lady or First Gentleman of Oklahoma is the title held by the spouse of the sitting governor of Oklahoma. The first lady or first gentleman serves as the official host of the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion. As of 2011, there have been 26 first ladies and one first gentleman.

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The current (and 26th) first lady of Oklahoma is Sarah Hazen Stitt, wife of Governor Kevin Stitt. First Lady Hazen has been in that position since her husband assumed office in 2019.

Role

The position of the first spouse is not an elected one, carries no official duties, and receives no salary. However, the first spouse holds a highly visible position in state government. The first spouse is the host of the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion and organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the Governor.

It is common for the governor's spouse to select specific, non-political, causes to promote. For instance, former first lady Kim Henry had taken up promoting early childhood education. Former first gentleman Wade Christensen mentioned his platform revolved around sports in rural Oklahoma.

List

Oklahoma Territory

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Oklahoma (1907–present)

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Notes

  1. Paustenbaugh, Jennifer (2003). "Oklahoma's First Ladies from Territorial Days to the Present Time". ojs.library.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. Governor Cruce was a widower at the time of taking office.
  3. Governor Williams never married.

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