James Williamson (Oklahoma)
James Williamson was the Oklahoma secretary of state from June 2018 to January 2019. He was appointed by Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin (R) on May 31, 2018, and assumed office on June 1, 2018.[1] He replaced Dave Lopez, who resigned on March 30, 2018.
Williamson served in the Oklahoma State Senate from 1996 to 2008 and in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1980 to 1986. He was appointed as Gov. Fallin's general counsel in March 2017.[1]
Biography
Williamson graduated with a B.A. and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa.[1]
Political career
- 2018-2019: Oklahoma Secretary of State
- 1996-2008: Oklahoma State Senate, District 35
- 1980-1986: Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 76
State profile
Demographic data for Oklahoma | ||
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Oklahoma | U.S. | |
Total population: | 3,907,414 | 316,515,021 |
Land area (sq mi): | 68,595 | 3,531,905 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White: | 73.1% | 73.6% |
Black/African American: | 7.2% | 12.6% |
Asian: | 1.9% | 5.1% |
Native American: | 7.3% | 0.8% |
Pacific Islander: | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Two or more: | 7.8% | 3% |
Hispanic/Latino: | 9.6% | 17.1% |
Education | ||
High school graduation rate: | 86.9% | 86.7% |
College graduation rate: | 24.1% | 29.8% |
Income | ||
Median household income: | $46,879 | $53,889 |
Persons below poverty level: | 19.7% | 11.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Oklahoma. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Oklahoma
Oklahoma voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
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External links
See also
Oklahoma | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
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Footnotes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Dave Lopez |
Oklahoma Secretary of State 2018-2019 |
Succeeded by Michael Rogers |
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Oklahoma State Senate District 35 1996-2008 |
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Oklahoma House of Representatives District 76 1980-1986 |
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