What former Governor of Oaklahoma is currently the president of the University of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1978 The 1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect the Governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Republican Governor David L. Boren chose not to run for re-election to a second term in office. Instead Boren decided to run for the United States Senate. Former Governor, and sitting Lieutenant Governor George Nigh was elected, defeating Republican nominee Ron Shotts.
Michael C. Thompson Michael C. Thompson is a United States politician currently serving as the Oklahoma Secretary of Safety and Security. Thompson is a brigadier general with the Oklahoma National Guard, currently serving as the assistant adjutant general. Concurrent to his service as cabinet secretary, Thompson serves as the commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. In this capacity, Thompson commands the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. As secretary, Thompson is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet and is responsible for directing all state public safety and corrections agencies.