He returned to the University of Oklahoma, was married to his childhood sweetheart, Jeanette Bartleson, in May 1946,[2] and completed his law degree in August 1948.

As governor, Edmondson helped to establish a state merit system and central purchasing, but failed in his attempt to transfer control of county road funds to the Oklahoma Department of Highways.

He resigned in the final weeks of his gubernatorial term and was appointed to the United States Senate, where he was defeated by Fred Harris in his campaign for election to the seat.

[3] He was successful in establishing a state merit system and central purchasing, but failed in his attempt to transfer control of county road funds to the Department of Highways.

[4] Edmondson resigned from office as governor two weeks before the end of his term, on January 6, 1963, and was appointed to the US Senate to fill the position left vacant by the death of Robert S. Kerr.