Event Brief
Trump-backed candidate wins Oklahoma GOP governor runoff
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: Mike Mazzei won Oklahoma’s GOP governor runoff against Gentner Drummond after securing Donald Trump’s endorsement. Mazzei said he would eliminate the state’s income tax if elected governor.
WHO: Mike Mazzei
WHAT: Mazzei defeated Gentner Drummond in Oklahoma’s GOP governor runoff after receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement, and pledged to eliminate the state’s income tax.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Oklahoma
WHY: The runoff election determined the GOP nominee for governor, following Trump’s endorsement.
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