Okla. Stat. tit. 26, § 26-2-101.2
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Vacancy by death or resignation - Filling
Official statutory text
In the event of a vacancy created by death or resignation, the
Governor shall, within thirty (30) days after such vacancy occurs,
appoint, upon the advice and consent of the Senate, a member of the
same party to fill the unexpired term from a list of five (5)
nominees submitted by the party's state central committee within
fifteen (15) days after said vacancy occurs.
Governor shall, within thirty (30) days after such vacancy occurs,
appoint, upon the advice and consent of the Senate, a member of the
same party to fill the unexpired term from a list of five (5)
nominees submitted by the party's state central committee within
fifteen (15) days after said vacancy occurs.
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