Chris Anoatubby

Chris Anoatubby
Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 26, 2026
Preceded byBill Anoatubby
Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
In office
September 30, 2019 – June 26, 2026
Preceded byJefferson Keel
Personal details
CitizenshipAmerican
Chickasaw Nation
PartyDemocratic
Parent

Chris Anoatubby is a Chickasaw politician who has been Governor of the Chickasaw Nation since June 26, 2026, succeeding his father, Bill Anoatubby. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw Nation from 2019 to 2026.

Biography

Chris Anoatubby is the son of Bill Anoatubby. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He began his career with the Chickasaw Nation in 1997 as a pharmacist and in 2010 he was made the nation's chief medical solutions officer. In 2018, he was appointed deputy secretary for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw Nation in 2019 and is set to succeed Bill Anoatubby as governor upon his retirement.

References

  1. ↑ James, Derrick (June 8, 2026). "'It has been a blessing': Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announces sudden retirement". NonDoc. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Lt. Governor". governor.chickasaw.net. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Navarro, Chantelle (June 8, 2026). "Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby talks plans to retire after nearly 40 years in office". KOCO. Retrieved June 8, 2026.