Mary Fallin
American politician, 27th Governor of Oklahoma
Born
December 7th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 27th Governor of Oklahoma from 2011 to 2019. Held positions in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. Implemented policies regarding education and economic development during the gubernatorial term. Prior experience included serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma from 2007 to 2011. Engaged in various initiatives focused on energy and budget reform throughout political career.
First female Governor of Oklahoma
Served as Lieutenant Governor from 2007 to 2011
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