AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primary runoff
Summary
Oklahoma will hold runoff elections Tuesday for the Republican governor’s nomination and the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination. Voters will also decide on two state ballot measures, including one to add a voter ID requirement to the state constitution. The governor’s race is notable because Democrats have not won the office in 20 years, and the runoff will test President Trump’s influence.Key Facts
- Oklahoma Republicans are holding a runoff between Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei to pick their nominee for governor.
- Neither candidate won a majority in the June 16 primary; Drummond got 26.25% and Mazzei 25.97% of the vote.
- Mazzei loaned over $11 million to his campaign, spending $12.3 million total; Drummond spent about $9.1 million, raising more money outside loans.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Mazzei and criticized Drummond before the primary.
- Democrats will also hold a runoff for their U.S. Senate nominee between N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas and Jim Priest.
- Thomas led with about 45% but did not reach the 50% needed to avoid a runoff; Priest raised much more money.
- The winner of the governor’s runoff will face Democrat Cyndi Munson in the fall election.
- Voters will also decide two statewide ballot measures, including one to add a voter ID law to the constitution.
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