A closely watched Republican primary runoff in Oklahoma has delivered a victory to financial planner Mike Mazzei, who secured the party’s nomination for governor after a high-profile contest. The result marks a significant endorsement for President Trump, who publicly backed Mazzei in the race against incumbent Attorney General Gentner Drummond. With both candidates aligned with the GOP, the outcome sets the stage for a potential general election showdown in a key swing state. The win underscores the influence of national party dynamics in local elections.
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (R) is projected to defeat state Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor — a win for President Trump who backed Mazzei in the contest, according to Decision Desk HQ. Drummond and Mazzei, a financial planner, were vying for the GOP nod to...
