Oklahoma’s newly elected state senators take the oath of office on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the state Capitol. (Senate Communications provided photo)
OKLAHOMA CITY – Newly elected and reelected senators took the oath of office Wednesday at the Capitol.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice M. John Kane administered the oath in the Senate chamber.
Kane told the senators that his first swearing in ceremony was 20 years ago. He said he remembered the joy and weight of the day.
He told them to embrace it, because it was an important and joyful day.
Senators thanked their family members, supporters and friends. Some traveled from out of state while others watched by livestream.
Some thanked God and Jesus for their election.
Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, served in the House before being elected to the Senate.
“We have lots of work to do, and with God’s grace and strength, we will get on and do the right thing on our watch,” Goodwin said.
The upper chamber has 14 new senators in the 48-member body. Republicans have a supermajority with 39 seats. Democrats have eight.