William J. Holloway

William Judson Holloway (* December 15, 1888 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas; † January 28, 1970 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ) was an American politician and from 1929 to 1931, the eighth Governor of the State of Oklahoma.

Early years and political rise

William Holloway attended Ouachita Baptist College until 1910. Then he moved to Hugo in Oklahoma, where he was working for three years as a teacher at the local school. He then studied at the University of Chicago. He finished his training in 1915 with a law degree from Cumberland University.

Still in 1915, he returned to Hugo. Between 1916 and 1918 he was district attorney in Choctaw County. He also became a member of the Senate of Oklahoma for six years. At times he was even president of this body. In 1926 he was elected as a Democratic Party candidate for lieutenant governor of his state.

Governor of Oklahoma

In his capacity as Vice- Governor, he had to finish his remaining tenure as governor until January 12, 1931 after the deposition of Henry S. Johnston in January 1929. During this time, the laws have been improved to better protect children and adopt new laws in mining. The Road Administration ( Highway Commission ) was reformed and introduced the principle of code. For safety, a speed limit of 45 miles per hour was introduced on the nation's highways. Was overshadowed his term of office by the global economic crisis, which severely hit Oklahoma.

After the end of his term was Holloway lawyer in Oklahoma City. He is also passed in 1970. He was married to Amy Arnold. The couple had a child.