Trump-endorsed Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor
Summary
Mike Mazzei won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor after receiving support from President Donald Trump. Mazzei will face Democrat Cyndi Munson in the November general election.Key Facts
- Mike Mazzei narrowly won the GOP runoff for Oklahoma governor.
- President Trump endorsed Mazzei and criticized Mazzei’s rival, Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
- Mazzei and Drummond led a nine-person primary with about 26% of votes each before the runoff.
- Over $14 million was spent on ads during the 10-week runoff, mostly negative and from independent groups.
- Mazzei is the founder of an investment firm and served 12 years in the state Senate.
- Drummond is an attorney, rancher, former Air Force pilot, and current state attorney general.
- Mazzei thanked Trump and supporters after winning and praised his faith.
- Drummond congratulated Mazzei but urged him to serve all Oklahoma residents fairly.
- Trump criticized Drummond for his stance on Trump’s 2021 impeachment related to the January 6 attack.
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