Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1998
Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1998
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The Oklahoma gubernatorial election of 1998 was held on November 7, 1998, and was a race for the Governor of Oklahoma.
Incumbent Republican Frank Keating won re-election easily against Democratic State Representative Laura Boyd.
Candidates
Republican
Democrat
Reform
- Hoppy Heidelberg - former member of the Oklahoma City Bombing grand jury
Significance
The election is significant for two reasons:
- 1. It marked the first time a woman received the nomination for Governor from a major Party in Oklahoma.
- 2. It marked the first time a Republican was elected to a consecutive term (Henry Bellmon was the first Republican to serve two terms, though not consecutive).
Results
1998 gubernatorial election, Oklahoma |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
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Republican |
Frank Keating |
505,498 |
57.9 |
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Democratic |
Laura Boyd |
357,552 |
40.9 |
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Reform |
Hoppy Heidelberg |
10,535 |
1.2 |
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Majority |
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Turnout |
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Republican hold |
Swing |
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