Jari Askins
Jari Askins (born April 27, 1953) is an American judge, lawyer, and Democratic politician from the state of Oklahoma. She was the 15th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma, being the second woman and the first female Democrat to hold that position.
Jari Askins | |
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| Oklahoma Administrative Director of the Courts | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2015 | |
| Appointed by | John F. Reif |
| Preceded by | Michael Evans |
| 15th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma | |
| In office January 2, 2007 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Governor | Brad Henry |
| Preceded by | Mary Fallin |
| Succeeded by | Todd Lamb |
| Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office 2005–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Hiett |
| Succeeded by | Danny Morgan |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| In office January 9, 1995 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Apple |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1953 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BA, JD) |
Askins won the Oklahoma Democratic Party's 2010 gubernatorial nomination by defeating Attorney General Drew Edmondson. She was defeated in the general election by Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin.
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