<P> In 1927, the state legislature appropriated $75,000 for the construction of a governor's mansion and $25,000 for furnishings . In 1928, the governor and his family moved in . </P> <P> As Oklahoma grew and the state government expanded, the office of the governor became gradually more powerful . As more agencies were introduced, the governor gained greater indirect influence through the power of appointment . </P> <P> Initially the governor was not eligible to immediately succeed himself . It was not until 1966 that Oklahoma amended the state constitution to allow the governor to serve two consecutive terms . </P> <P> The governor of Oklahoma is elected directly by the voters of Oklahoma during gubernatorial elections held in November during the final year of each four - year gubernatorial term . The candidate with the highest number of votes becomes governor following the election . The Oklahoma Constitution requires the Oklahoma Legislature to choose the governor in the case of a tie vote . </P>

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