William Judson Holloway (December 15, 1888 – January 28, 1970) was an American principal, lawyer, and politician who served as the fourth lieutenant governor of Oklahoma from 1927 to 1929.
Following Henry S. Johnston's impeachment and removal from office, Holloway became the eighth governor of Oklahoma.
As governor he was responsible for reforming Oklahoma's election laws and addressing transportation problems.
[1] Holloway had only served two years of his second term when he ran on the Democratic ticket for election of the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma.
[4] His six years of experience as a state senator, and his reputation as a friend to teachers and education reform, earned Holloway the election and with the usual result of 55.7% (197,783 votes) for a Democratic candidate, easily beating Republican W. S. Caldwell, he became the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma.
In the progressive footsteps of his early predecessors, Holloway passed laws redefining child labor limits and instituted a new mining code which improved health and safety regulations.
[3] Also in progressive manner, Holloway instituted a statewide Temperance Day in public schools on the Friday nearest January 16.
[3] Due to the increased number of automobiles on Oklahoma's highways, public safety issues were being raised.
Holloway officially left office on January 12, 1931, as Murray was inaugurated as the ninth Governor of Oklahoma.
After leaving office, Holloway would move to Oklahoma City where he would practice law until his death on January 28, 1970, at the age of 81.