Constance N. Johnson Sworn in as State Senator

With friends, family and supporters gathered in the Senate Gallery, Oklahoma City Democrat Constance N. Johnson was officially sworn in to be the next District 48 Senator. Federal District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange, who held the District 48 seat from 1986 until 1993, administered the oath of office.

“This is a proud day for my family and for me,” said Johnson. “I am very humbled by the trust that the citizens of District 48 have placed in me and I pledge to do the best job I can.”

Among those congratulating Johnson was Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan.

“Although Constance is our newest member, she is not new to the State Senate. She has been an integral part of the Senate staff for 24 years. I’m confident her experience and insight will serve this body well,” said Morgan.

Johnson said she was particularly pleased so many relatives from across the country were able to attend the event. Many had come into town earlier to celebrate another special event in the family.

“This weekend we also celebrated my Great-aunt Arsula Sanders’ 100th birthday. She’s from my hometown of Holdenville and she was in the gallery when I took the oath of office.”

Also on hand were Johnson’s daughters, Annasthaezysia and Samantha Rose Samuel, her mother, Wanda F. Johnson, brother Wallace Johnson Jr., sister Brenda Gallilmore and sister Linda Huggins and her husband, Howard Huggins III.

Johnson was elected to the Senate on the September 13 special election ballot. She will succeed Sen. Angela Monson who was term-limited this year. Johnson’s term will officially begin on November 26.