How George Nigh built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
George Nigh is an American politician who served as the 17th and 22nd Governor of Oklahoma. He also served as the 8th and 10th Lieutenant Governor. Nigh holds the distinction of being the first Oklahoma governor to be re-elected. Notably, he was also the first to win all 77 counties in the state during an election. He twice assumed the governorship due to vacancies while serving as Lieutenant Governor, highlighting his significant role in Oklahoma's political history.
In 1945, George Nigh graduated from McAlester High School and joined the United States Navy, serving on the USS Ranger.
In 1946, George Nigh left the Navy to attend college.
In 1954, Cowboy Pink Williams finished second behind incumbent lieutenant governor James E. Berry in the Democratic primary, before besting him in the runoff.
In 1958, George Nigh ran for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma and won. He beat Republican George B. Sherritt in a landslide.
On January 12, 1959, George Nigh took office as Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma at age 31, becoming the youngest lieutenant governor in the United States.
In 1962, George Nigh ran for Governor of Oklahoma but came in fourth in the Democratic primary.
On January 3, 1963, George Nigh's first term as Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma came to an end.
On January 9, 1967, George Nigh was sworn in as lieutenant governor.
In 1969, George Nigh assisted a number of college students with the creation and founding of the “Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature”.
In 1978, George Nigh won the election and became the Governor of Oklahoma.
On January 3, 1979, George Nigh's term as the tenth lieutenant governor came to an end.
In 1982, George Nigh was re-elected as Governor of Oklahoma, becoming the first governor to be re-elected and carrying all 77 counties.
In 1986, during his second term as governor, George Nigh signed the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 into law, regrouping the executive branch into agency function categories.
In 1992, George Nigh became the president of the University of Central Oklahoma.
In 1997, George Nigh's tenure as president of the University of Central Oklahoma concluded.
In November 2005, George Nigh served as Interim Director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation.
In April 2006, George Nigh concluded his service as Interim Director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation.
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