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June 16, 2026
Trump-Backed Candidates Compete in Oklahoma Primary Elections
- Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Mazzei for the Oklahoma governor's race, where he faces multiple challengers including Gentner Drummond and Charles McCall.
- The primary elections in Oklahoma are crucial for assessing Trump's influence as candidates compete for significant Republican positions ahead of the midterms.
- An August runoff is likely if no candidate secures over 50% of the vote.
3 Sources
- Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primaryJun 16, 2026 at 6:12 AM · ABC News
- Primary races in Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., and B-52 bomber crash in California: Morning RundownJun 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM · NBC
- Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary – US politics liveJun 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM · The Guardian