Nikki Nice

Nikki Nice
Nice in 2024
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 48th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 13, 2024
Preceded byGeorge Young
Oklahoma City Councilor for Ward 7
In office
November 19, 2018 – November 13, 2024
Preceded byJohn A. Pettis Jr.
Succeeded byLee E. Cooper
Personal details
Born
Alberta Nicole Swanegan Owens

Nikki Nice is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 48th district since November 2024. She previously served on the Oklahoma City Council from November 2018 until November 2024.

Early life and career

Nikki Nice was born Alberta Nicole Swanegan Owens.[1] She attended Millwood Public Schools and Northeast High School in Oklahoma City before graduating from Langston University.[2]

Prior to serving in elected office Nice was a radio and television personality in Oklahoma. She was an on-air personality at Heart & Soul 92.1 and Power 103.5.[3]

Oklahoma City Council

Nice was elected to represent Ward 7 on the Oklahoma City Council in 2018 in a special election to succeed John A. Pettis Jr. who resigned after being criminally charged. She was sworn in on November 19, 2018.[4] She was reelected without opposition in 2021.[5]

Oklahoma Senate

Nice filed to run for the Oklahoma Senate's 48th district in 2024 after incumbent George Young announced his retirement. She defeated Constance N. Johnson, the only other candidate to file, in June 18 Democratic primary.[5] She assumed office on November 13, 2024.[6]

Electoral history

2024 Oklahoma Senate 48th district Democratic primary special election[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nikki Nice 3,904 72.7%
Democratic Connie Johnson 1,468 27.3%
Total votes 5,372 100%

References

  1. ^ Crum, William (November 7, 2018). "Nikki Nice wins Ward 7 council seat". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  2. ^ Buettner, Joe (8 November 2018). "Community Focus: Councilwoman-elect Nikki Nice joins historic group of women". KOKH-TV. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ Crum, William (November 9, 2018). "Councilwoman-elect loses job a day after winning election". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ^ Prickett, Austin (6 November 2018). "Nikki Nice wins race for Oklahoma City Council". KOKH-TV. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  5. ^ a b Smith, Jessie Christopher; Derksen, Cheyenne (June 19, 2024). "OKC city council's Nikki Nice defeats Connie Johnson for Oklahoma's Senate District 48". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  6. ^ "OKC Councilwoman Nikki Nice to host her final town hall as a Ward 7 councilperson on Nov. 6" (Press Release). Oklahoma City Free Press. November 2, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "June 18, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.