OKLAHOMA CITY — Saying it’s time for a new generation of leadership, House Minority Leader Scott Inman officially announced on Thursday that he is running for governor.
Gov. Mary Fallin is finishing her second term and can’t run again.
“I am running for governor because I believe Mary Fallin and (Lt. Gov.) Todd Lamb have failed this state in their leadership over the last seven years,” Inman, D-Del City, said. “They have devastated things we all care about, regardless of party, like public education, health care and public safety. I think it is high time that a new generation of leadership have an opportunity to govern the state, forcing the Republicans in charge to negotiate and compromise.”
One-party rule is never good for anyone, except the party in power, he said. Republicans control the House, Senate and all statewide elective offices.
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Inman, who holds a law degree, was first elected to the Oklahoma House in 2006. He has been leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2010.
Inman is married to Dessa Inman. The couple has two daughters, Ella, 8, and Sophia, 5.
Former state Sen. Connie Johnson, D-Forest Park, has also announced she is running for governor. Also, Norman Jay Brown of Oklahoma City has filed a statement of organization to run for governor as a Democrat.
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, also a Democrat, is considering running.
On the Republican side, Lamb has indicated he is considering a run. State Auditor and Inspector Gary Jones is also considering the race. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has also been mentioned, and Tulsa attorney Gary L. Richardson is also eyeing the race.
