Nikki Nice

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. She attended Millwood [Public Schools |Millwood Public Schools] and Northeast High School in Oklahoma City before graduating from Langston University.
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.

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. 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. She assumed office on November 13, 2024.

Electoral history