Michael J. Hunter
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Michael J. Hunter (born July 2, 1956) is an American politician from the state of Oklahoma. Hunter served as the Secretary of State of Oklahoma from 1999 to 2002, having been appointed by Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating. On November 1, 2016, he was appointed to the same post by Governor Mary Fallin. He also served as Special Counsel to the Governor. On February 20, 2017, Hunter was appointed Attorney General of Oklahoma to replace Scott Pruitt who resigned to become the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. On November 8, 2018, Hunter won election as Attorney General.
Mike Hunter | |
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18th Attorney General of Oklahoma | |
In office February 20, 2017 – June 1, 2021 | |
Governor | Mary Fallin Kevin Stitt |
Preceded by | Scott Pruitt |
Succeeded by | John M. O'Connor |
Secretary of State of Oklahoma | |
In office November 1, 2016 – February 20, 2017 | |
Governor | Mary Fallin |
Preceded by | Chris Benge |
Succeeded by | Dave Lopez |
In office March 16, 1999 – October 16, 2002 | |
Governor | Frank Keating |
Preceded by | Tom Cole |
Succeeded by | Kay Dudley |
Secretary of the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office | |
In office August 3, 2009 – September 1, 2010 | |
Governor | Brad Henry |
Preceded by | Clifton Scott |
Succeeded by | Doug Allen (acting) |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
In office January 8, 1985 – January 8, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Porter Davis |
Succeeded by | Mary Fallin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-07-02) July 2, 1956 (age 67) Garfield County, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Cheryl Plaxico (formerly) Kim Bailey (m. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (BA) University of Oklahoma (JD) |
On May 26, 2021, Hunter announced he was resigning effective June 1.[1]