Blackwell Seeks House Speaker's Post
Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tempore Gus Blackwell announced today he will seek the position of Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Earlier, he had indicated he was uncertain if he would seek to succeed Lance Cargill.
The first item on the House agenda next Monday will be to elect a new speaker.
Blackwell (R-Goodwell), District 61's representative since 2001, has served as Speaker Pro Tempore, the second-highest ranked legislator in the House, for the past year. He was the first Panhandle lawmaker to hold the post since 1955.
Others said to be interested in the post are Susan Winchester, Dale DeWitt, Greg Piatt and Chris Benge.
Earlier, he had indicated he was uncertain if he would seek to succeed Lance Cargill.
The first item on the House agenda next Monday will be to elect a new speaker.
Blackwell (R-Goodwell), District 61's representative since 2001, has served as Speaker Pro Tempore, the second-highest ranked legislator in the House, for the past year. He was the first Panhandle lawmaker to hold the post since 1955.
Others said to be interested in the post are Susan Winchester, Dale DeWitt, Greg Piatt and Chris Benge.
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