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Oklahoma Governor

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Leans Democratic

Democratic Candidate

Brad Henry (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney
Education
JD, Law, University of Oklahoma; BA, Economics, University of Oklahoma
Elected
2002
Born
Shawnee, OK, United States
Residence
Shawnee, OK
Religion
Baptist
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Republican Candidate

Oklahoma

Demographic Data (2007 Census)
  • Population: 3,617,316
  • Male: 49.6%
  • Female: 50.4%
  • Median Age: 36.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 75.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.2%
  • Employed: 118.7%
  • Median Household Income: $41,567
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 11.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.8%
  • (of those over 25)
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