Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins Oklahoma governor’s race
DDHQ said Mazzei led with just over half the ballots counted, as Trump-backed tax cuts and GOP support kept the office in Republican hands.
- On Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projected former state Senator Mike Mazzei would defeat Democratic state Representative Cyndi Munson in Oklahoma's gubernatorial race, keeping the office in Republican hands.
- Mazzei secured his party's nomination in August after narrowly defeating Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, aided by President Trump's endorsement and an October rally.
- With over half of ballots counted, Mazzei held 55 percent of the vote, confirming the "safe" rating Decision Desk HQ assigned to the seat ahead of Election Day.
- Succeeding term-limited Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, Mazzei campaigned on eliminating property taxes for seniors and veterans while reducing income taxes and government regulations.
- Democratic state Representative Cyndi Munson argued that broad tax relief could undermine critical funding for public schools and county services in the Sooner State.
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Republicans Sweep Oklahoma’s Statewide Offices. Democrats Find a Silver Lining in the Legislature.
Republicans swept every statewide office in Tuesday’s Oklahoma midterms, with Mike Mazzei winning the governor’s race by carrying 72 of 77 counties. Democrats’ lone bright spot: flipping five Republican-held state House seats in urban and suburban areas, the largest House power shift in over a decade. Voters rejected both state questions.
Mike Mazzei, with Trump's backing, continues GOP dominance in Oklahoma governor win • Oklahoma Voice
OKLAHOMA CITY – Mike Mazzei will be Oklahoma’s next governor after a grueling race that saw the Republican contribute a record amount of his own money. Mazzei, a Republican from Tulsa, defeated House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, and three independents on Tuesday. “It’s a tough night for Republicans across the country, but thank […]
State Rep. West wins fifth term; Mazzei set to become next Oklahoma governor; more election results
In state House District 3, Republican Rep. Rick West earned a fifth term. West won 72.9 percent (6,629 votes), and Democratic challenger Steve Glinski received 29.1 percent (2,464 percent).
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