Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma - Elections

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The Lieutenant Governor is elected directly by the people of Oklahoma. Elections for the Lieutenant Governor are held on a four year basis, on the same day with election of the Governor. However, the Governor and Lieutenant are elected on separate ballots and are not running mates. This presents a chance that they may represent different political parties, as was the case from 2003 to 2007 when Democratic Governor Brad Henry and Republican Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin were in office.

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