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Trump Endorses Mazzei; Oklahoma Primary Sparks Runoff Possibility

6/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed former state Sen. Mike Mazzei for governor in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma held primary elections on Tuesday for the open U.S. Senate and governor seats while interim Senator Alan Armstrong, barred by state law from running, remains in office.
The four leading gubernatorial candidates raised $22.5 million, about 72% of the $31 million reported.
Because no candidate reached a 50% threshold, an August runoff is now possible.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed former state Sen. Mike Mazzei for governor in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma held primary elections on Tuesday for the open U.S. Senate and governor seats while interim Senator Alan Armstrong, barred by state law from running, remains in office.
The four leading gubernatorial candidates raised $22.5 million, about 72% of the $31 million reported.
Because no candidate reached a 50% threshold, an August runoff is now possible.