Oklahoma
Oklahoma entered the Union on November 16, 1907 as the 46th state. Oklahoma entered the Union after the merger of Oklahoma and Indian Territories, and its public life continues to reflect Native sovereignty, land policy, energy production, and prairie politics. Today its state government is centered in Oklahoma City and operates through a governor and a bicameral legislature with a Senate and House of Representatives.
Government & Representation
Use this section to understand how the state organizes executive authority, legislative power, and federal representation.
Oklahoma’s government combines an elected governor with a bicameral legislature made up of a Senate and a House of Representatives. State institutions are shaped by the state constitution, energy and agriculture policy, and the important role of tribal governments within Oklahoma’s civic landscape.