Campaign High Importance

Gentner Drummond (R) and Mike Mazzei (R) campaign on experience and Trump support in the August 25 Republican runoff for Oklahoma governor

Source: Ballotpedia News July 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM (1 weeks ago) Oklahoma Governor Race

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