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June 17, 2026
Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond Advance to GOP Runoff for Oklahoma Governor
- Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond advanced to the August 25 runoff for the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor, following a primary where no candidate secured a majority.
- Mazzei received a crucial endorsement from former President Donald Trump, who praised him as a 'MAGA warrior.'
- Drummond, the current Attorney General, emphasizes his tough-on-crime record and military background in his campaign.
- Both candidates are focusing on key issues such as tax reform, education, and immigration enforcement.
4 Sources
- Trump-backed candidate heads to runoff in GOP primary for Oklahoma governorJun 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM · The Hill
- Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond advance to GOP runoff in Oklahoma governor contestJun 17, 2026 at 1:59 AM · NBC
- Attorney General and Businessman Make Oklahoma Governor’s RunoffJun 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM · NYT
- Trump-backed candidate sparks runoff against popular prosecutor in key gubernatorial raceJun 17, 2026 at 2:34 AM · Fox News