Archer Takes Oath of Office

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November 16, 2022

By News Director Jared Atha

Ninety-four members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives took their oaths of office Wednesday in the House Chamber.

One of which was first term Representative Nick Archer (R – Elk City) who was sworn in to represent District 55.

The oath was administered by the Honorable Richard Darby, Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The remaining seven members will take their oaths of office on a later date.

The House will consist of 81 Republicans and 20 Democrats. There are 16 new members and 85 returning members.

The full House will officially convene for an organizational day on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, and the First Session of the 59th Legislature reconvenes on Monday, Feb. 6.

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