Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt sues Attorney General over Cabinet secretary dual office-holding.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Gentner Drummond, challenging an opinion that forced a member of the governor's Cabinet to resign. The lawsuit seeks a judicial declaration that Cabinet secretaries who serve as agency heads are not violating the state's prohibition against dual office-holding. The Attorney General's opinion stated state officials can only hold one elected or appointed position at a time.

March 07, 2024
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