Nikki Nice Explained

Nikki Nice
Birth Name:Alberta Nicole Swanegan Owens
State Senate:Oklahoma
District:48th
Predecessor:George Young
Term Start:November 13, 2024
Office2:Oklahoma City Councilor for Ward 7
Term Start2:November 19, 2018
Term End2:November 13, 2024
Predecessor2:John A. Pettis Jr.
Successor2:Lee E. Cooper

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Crum . William . Nikki Nice wins Ward 7 council seat . 19 June 2024 . . November 7, 2018.
  2. News: Buettner . Joe . Community Focus: Councilwoman-elect Nikki Nice joins historic group of women . 19 June 2024 . . 8 November 2018 . en.
  3. News: Crum . William . Councilwoman-elect loses job a day after winning election . 19 June 2024 . . November 9, 2018.
  4. News: Prickett . Austin . Nikki Nice wins race for Oklahoma City Council . 19 June 2024 . . 6 November 2018 . en.
  5. News: Smith . Jessie Christopher . Derksen . Cheyenne . OKC city council's Nikki Nice defeats Connie Johnson for Oklahoma's Senate District 48 . 19 June 2024 . . June 19, 2024.
  6. News: OKC Councilwoman Nikki Nice to host her final town hall as a Ward 7 councilperson on Nov. 6 . November 11, 2024 . Oklahoma City Free Press . November 2, 2024 . Press Release.