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Trump-backed Mike Mazzei Faces Gentner Drummond in Oklahoma GOP Governor Runoff

The GOP runoff to succeed term-limited Governor Kevin Stitt in Oklahoma pits former state senator Mike Mazzei against Attorney General Gentner Drummond, amid President Trump's vocal criticism of Drummond.

Aug 25, 2026, 9:16 PM The Hill

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Governor-elect Brad Little, R- Idaho, joins President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, in the Cabinet Room of the White House Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, during a discussion with Governors-Elect from around the nation. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) Note: Governor-elect Kevin Stitt, R- Oklahoma, pictured on left. · Photo by The White House from Washington, DC · Public domain · Source: wikimedia

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Oklahoma held a GOP runoff election to determine the Republican nominee for governor to succeed term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt. The runoff featured Mike Mazzei, a former state senator and state budget secretary, against state Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Mazzei and criticized Drummond, labeling him a "fake Republican". Trump’s opposition to Drummond centers on disagreements over party loyalty and policy positions.

The election results were closely watched as Trump sought to secure a primary win in Oklahoma’s governor race. The contest reflects broader dynamics within the Republican Party ahead of the general election.

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