- Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1998
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Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1998 
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Nominee Frank Keating Laura Boyd Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 505,498 357,552 Percentage 57.9% 40.9%
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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.
Contents
Candidates
Republican
- Frank Keating - incumbent Governor of Oklahoma, former Reagan Administration official
Democrat
- Laura Boyd - State Representative from Norman, Oklahoma
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 % ±% Republican Frank Keating 505,498 57.9 Democratic Laura Boyd 357,552 40.9 Reform Hoppy Heidelberg 10,535 1.2 Majority Turnout Republican hold Swing See also
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