Scott Wood sworn in as Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor

  • Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Scott Wood takes his oath of office, administered by Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, June 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of Chickasaw Nation.
    Chickasaw Nation Lt. Governor Scott Wood takes his oath of office, administered by Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, June 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of Chickasaw Nation.

    Scott Wood took his oath of office as Lt. Governor of the Chickasaw Nation June 26. He succeeds former Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby, who was sworn in as Governor after 10 consecutive term Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby resigned the office effective June 26.

    Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby and Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby expressed confidence in Wood’s skills and dedication to the Ch…