A closely contested Republican primary for Oklahoma governor saw a decisive victory for a Tulsa businessman, whose campaign gained momentum following high-profile social media endorsements from a former U.S. president targeting his opponent. The race hinged on sharp political maneuvering, with the businessman’s rival, the state’s top prosecutor, facing direct criticism in online posts that appeared to sway undecided voters. The outcome underscores the growing influence of digital campaigning and outside intervention in state-level elections. Supporters of the winning candidate credit the shift in momentum to the unexpected intervention, while critics question the fairness of such endorsements in local races.
Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly 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.
