On August 25, 2026, Oklahoma Republicans held a primary runoff for governor between Trump-backed Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond, the state attorney general known for his independent streak. Drummond won the GOP nomination to succeed term-limited Governor Kevin Stitt.
Former state senator Mike Mazzei, endorsed by President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor on August 26, defeating state Attorney General Gentner Drummond after investing $11 million of his own money.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, running in the state's August 25, 2026 GOP gubernatorial runoff, publicly disagreed with President Trump on trade policy. Drummond criticized Trump's tariff and beef import plans as economically misguided.