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Mike Mazzei Wins Oklahoma Republican Gubernatorial Primary Runoff with Endorsement from President Trump

Mike Mazzei secured the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma after winning a primary election runoff on Tuesday evening. The financial planner and former state senator won the seat against incumbent Attorney General Gentner Drummond, securing a victory that was bolstered by an endorsement from President Trump, who described Mazzei as a "MAGA warrior." Mazzei campaigned on a platform of tax cuts, including a plan to eliminate the state's income tax within six years. He also emphasized government spending accountability and preventing foreign nationals from purchasing state land. In contrast, Drummond focused on his record as a tough-on-crime attorney general and his efforts to enforce immigration law. The victory was also a win for outgoing Governor Kevin Stitt, who endorsed Mazzei to ensure a pro-business leader would succeed him. While the state GOP Party Committee made early endorsements for the runoff, some party stalwarts criticized the move as unprecedented, arguing that the party should remain neutral until voters make their final choice.

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