Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma

The lieutenant governor of Oklahoma is the second-highest executive official of the state government of Oklahoma. As first in the gubernatorial line of succession, the lieutenant governor becomes the new governor of Oklahoma upon the death, resignation, or removal of the governor. The lieutenant governor also serves as the president of the Oklahoma Senate, and may cast a vote to break ties in that chamber.

Lieutenant Governor of
the State of Oklahoma
Great Seal of Oklahoma
Incumbent
Matt Pinnell
since January 14, 2019
ResidenceOklahoma City
Term lengthFour years, limited to two terms
Inaugural holderGeorge W. Bellamy
FormationNovember 16, 1907
WebsiteLieutenant Governor's Website
Politics of Oklahoma
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The office of the lieutenant governor was created upon the adoption of the state constitution in 1907 and was preceded by a Secretary of Oklahoma Territory office. The 17th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma is Republican Matt Pinnell. His first term began on January 14, 2019.

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