On August 23, 2026, President Trump faces a significant test of his endorsement influence in Oklahoma, where his chosen candidate for governor, Republican Mike Mazzei, is competing in a runoff election. In the initial GOP primary held in June, Mazzei finished just under one percentage point behind his opponent, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
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Oklahoma Governor's Runoff Election Tests Trump's Endorsement
President Trump's endorsement is being tested in the Oklahoma gubernatorial runoff election on August 23, 2026. His candidate, Mike Mazzei, narrowly lost to Gentner Drummond in the initial primary held in June.
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Oklahoma Governor's Runoff Election Tests Trump's Endorsement