Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
Mazzei won after Trump’s endorsement and more than $14 million in runoff advertising helped him edge Gentner Drummond.
- Mike Mazzei, supported by President Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor after a runoff election against Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
- Mazzei and Drummond led a nine-person primary field, each receiving about 26% of the votes, with Mazzei favored to replace term-limited GOP Governor Kevin Stitt in the November general election against Democrat Cyndi Munson.
- The runoff campaign generated over $14 million in advertising, with Mazzei largely self-funding his campaign through personal loans and Drummond raising more in contributions.
- Both Trump and Drummond criticized Governor Stitt's tenure during the campaign.
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Trump’s Pick in Oklahoma Governor’s Race Wins His Primary
The Associated Press called the race for state Sen. Mike Mazzei for Republican nominee for governor of Oklahoma. (Jake Ramsey/Oklahoma Watch via AP)Former Oklahoma state Sen. Mike Mazzei is projected to win the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor, giving President Donald Trump, who endorsed him, a win in one of his favorite states.Mazzei defeated Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who has faced criticism from Trump and Gov. Kevi…
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Businessman Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor with Trump's endorsement
Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor on Tuesday after getting a boost from President Donald Trump’s social media attacks on Mazzei’s rival, state Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Oklahoma, NBC News projects, a victory for President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in the race.
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