Brad Henry
Lawyer and 26th Governor of Oklahoma
Born
June 10th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 26th Governor of Oklahoma from 2003 to 2011, focusing on education reform and economic development. Before the governorship, worked as a state representative and as the Assistant Attorney General. Henry's administration emphasized improvements in public education funding and infrastructure. He was re-elected in 2006, securing a second term and continuing to advocate for educational initiatives.
Served two terms as Governor of Oklahoma
Advocated for education reform
Focused on economic development initiatives
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