Leo Winters

Leo Winters (November 7, 1922 – March 5, 2005) was the ninth lieutenant governor of Oklahoma and the 11th State treasurer for the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Winters, a member of the Democratic Party, served alongside Oklahoma's first Republican governor, Henry Bellmon.

Early life Winters was born November 7, 1922, in Hooker, Oklahoma, to David and Gertrude Winter, who were German immigrants from Ukraine. Winters attended Panhandle State University, but left college to join the United States Army Air Corps. He was elected lieutenant governor on November 6, 1962, after beating former US Representative Wilburn Cartwright in the primary with 63% and defeating Republican Dale J. Briggs in the general election with 54%. He served alongside Oklahoma's first Republican governor, Henry Bellmon.

In 1966, Winters successfully campaigned to become state treasurer.

Later life and death Winters died Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Oklahoma City at the age of 82.