Spencer Bernard

Spencer Thomas Bernard (February 5, 1918 – March 9, 2001) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Bernard served as the 11th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1987. He also served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Early life and private career Bernard was born February 5, 1918. Bernard operated a peanut-processing plant and a farming and ranching operation in Rush Springs.

Political career Bernard was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1960. He served 18 years, six of which were as speaker pro tempore, the second-in-command leadership position in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. he was elected lieutenant governor in 1978 with considerable margin of 57.8% to 39.7% over his Republican opponent Terry Campbell.

He was defeated for re-nomination in 1986.

Death Bernard died on March 9, 2001, and was buried in the Rush Springs Cemetery in Rush Springs, Oklahoma.