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From the description below, name the governors of Oklahoma - the territory and the state.
This does NOT include the two acting governors, Robert Martin and William C. Grimes, who served as acting governors for Oklahoma Territory after the official governors resigned or were removed.
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Was the first governor of Oklahoma Territory, served under President Benjamin Harrison
1 (Territorial)
George Washington Steele
Focused on law and order during rapid population growth
2
Abraham Jefferson Seay
Oversaw the Cherokee Outlet Land Run of 1893
3
William Cary Renfrow
Conservative on spending, vetoed large institutional expansions
4
Cassius McDonald Barnes
Removed from office by President Roosevelt after only six months after being accused of corruption and favoritism in land distribution
5
William Miller Jenkins
Promoted education and infrastructure during a stable administration
6
Thompson Benton Ferguson
Last territorial governor, unsuccessfully opposed statehood
7
Frank Frantz
First state governor, moved the capital to Oklahoma City
1 (Statehood)
Charles N. Haskell
Established the State Highway Department and cracked down on gambling and alcohol
2
Lee Cruce
Known as a strict reformer and oversaw construction of the State Capitol
3
Robert L. Williams
Expanded infrastructure but struggled with racial and labor unrest
4
James B. A. Robertson
Declared martial law against the KKK but was impeached and removed after 10 months
5
John C. "Jack" Walton
Took over after Walton’s removal, emphasized fiscal responsibility
6
Martin E. Trapp
Impeached for conflicts with the legislature and accusations of misconduct
7
Henry S. Johnston
Completed Johnston’s term, stressed education and highways
8
William J. Holloway
Populist, used the National Guard liberally during the Depression
9
William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray
Oilman governor, expanded public works and relief during the Dust Bowl
10
Ernest W. Marland
Conservative, opposed New Deal programs, cut state spending
11
Leon C. Phillips
Boosted wartime industry and agriculture; later became a powerful U.S. senator
12
Robert S. Kerr
Pushed highway expansion and created the Turnpike Authority
13
Roy J. Turner
First Native American (Chickasaw) governor; dealt with education funding battles
14
Johnston Murray
Enforced school desegregation smoothly after Brown v. Board
15
Raymond D. Gary
Young reformer who cracked down on bootlegging and pushed modernization
16
J. Howard Edmondson
Briefly governor for 9 days
17
George Nigh
First Republican governor, emphasized fiscal conservatism and education reform
18
Henry Bellmon
Expanded higher education but often clashed with the legislature
19
Dewey F. Bartlett
Convicted after leaving office on bribery and extortion charges
20
David Hall
Young reformer, later U.S. senator and long-time University of Oklahoma president
21
David L. Boren
Longest-serving governor, remembered for his charm and pro-business policies
22
George Nigh
Returned to office, enacted education reform and tax increases
23
Henry Bellmon
Focused on economic growth; marred by fundraising scandal
24
David Walters
Led the state through the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995
25
Frank Keating
Centrist Democrat, promoted education lottery and economic development
26
Brad Henry
First female governor, faced major budget crises and teacher walkouts
27
Mary Fallin
First governor of Native descent (Cherokee Nation citizen), emphasizes business-minded reforms and tribal sovereignty disputes
28
Kevin Stitt
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