Mike Mazzei, the Tulsa-based financial adviser and former state senator, is one step closer to Oklahoma’s governor’s mansion.
Mazzei pulled the majority of votes and defeated Attorney General Gentner Drummond in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff election. He will now face Democrat Cyndi Munson and independents Robert E. Brooks, Orlando Lynn Bush and Jerry Griffin in the Nov. 3 general election.
“All praise and honor goes to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords,” Mazzei said. “And thanks to all of you and to all of our Republican supporters across the entire state of Oklahoma. Thanks, of course, to President Donald J. Trump.”
The president endorsed Mazzei for his support of the proposed aluminum smelter in Inola, which Drummond has taken legal action against. Tuesday night’s win proved a Trump endorsement still goes far in Oklahoma voter’s minds.
“As governor, I will make decisions through three filters: one, the Bible; two, the Constitution. And I’m a money guy, so three, can we afford it?” Mazzei said at his watch party at Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center.
Drummond and Mazzei agreed on many things: lowering taxes and the cost of living; improving the education system and government transparency; and investing in Oklahoma-based companies and relationships with tribal governments.
Munson has it on her agenda to increase public school investments, lower healthcare costs and repeal Oklahoma’s abortion ban.
Read the Tulsa Flyer voter guide for information on what else was on the ballot, as well as how to register to vote in the next election. You can also find answers to your voting questions in our Snapshot: Election Guide series.
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