Gentner Drummond (R) and Mike Mazzei (R) campaign on experience and Trump support in the August 25 Republican runoff for Oklahoma governor
Republican candidates Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei advanced to an August 25 runoff for Oklahoma governor, advancing from a competitive six-way primary where Drummond narrowly led with 25.9% to Mazzei's 25.5%. With incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt term-limited, the two candidates are campaigning on their experience and Trump support to determine the Republican nominee for the open seat.
Key Points
- Drummond and Mazzei advanced from a crowded primary field of nine candidates, with less than 0.5% separating them
- Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt is term-limited and not seeking reelection
- Both candidates are emphasizing experience and alignment with Trump in their runoff campaigns