Oklahoma Primary Runoff Election Day: Live updates and results

ELECTION BLOG: Mike Mazzei wins GOP runoff election for governor, advances to November election

It’s Primary Runoff Election Day in Oklahoma, and voters have been making their voices heard in several key races on the statewide and local level as well as on a pair of state questions.

Below are updates from Election Day, and you can find full results when they start coming in here. And scroll down to learn about some of the key races.

Oklahoma Election Results Live Updates Mazzei wins Republican Gubernatorial Runoff

The primary featured a crowded field of Republicans that was narrowed down to two in the runoff. Oklahomans decided between Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei, a businessman and former state senator.

During the primary in June, both candidates garnered roughly 26 percent of the vote during the primary, with Drummond getting about 1,100 more total votes.

Mazzei secured the Republican nomination, and he will advance to the November election.

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President Donald Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt have both voiced their support for Mazzei. The president endorsed Mazzei before the primary in June and doubled down on his endorsement after the Republican advanced to the runoff.

While reiterating his support of Mazzei, Trump has called Drummond a “fake Republican.”

“I’m asking all of you to get out and vote for MAGA warrior Mike Mazzei to be the next governor of Oklahoma, and it really is, it’s a place that I love. I think it’s incredible,” Trump said in a video posted to social media. “Mike has my complete and total endorsement, who is a lifelong conservative and will fight for the people of Oklahoma.”

>> Video Below: Gentner Drummond gives concession speech after losing Republican nomination for governor

Drummond responded to Trump’s endorsement and comments, saying he was more focused on earning Oklahomans’ trust and support.

“Those are the people I hope to serve as Governor, and their endorsement is the one that matters most to me,” Drummond said in a statement.

Drummond also told KOCO 5 during an episode of Oklahoma Chronicle with Evan Onstot that he’s a Trump supporter and actively works with his administration, recently visiting the White House twice to meet with Vice President JD Vance and FBI Director Kash Patel.

Mazzei will advance to the General Election to face House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson, who won the Democratic primary with about 75 percent of the vote.

“That’s what I’ve been focused on this entire time I’ve been running. Even in the Democratic primary, I’ve had registered Republicans and Independents and Libertarians who have told me that they are going to be voting for me in November,” Munson said.

Franklin wins Republican State Superintendent Runoff

Robert Franklin and James Taylor faced off in the primary runoff. Franklin led the crowded Republican field during the June primary, garnering 22.6 percent of the vote while Taylor got 19.7 percent.

Taylor was a history and government teacher at Little Axe High School and a pastor. Franklin is a Hall of Fame educator with over 40 years of experience in the classroom.

>> Video Below: Robert Franklin speaks after winning GOP primary runoff for state superintendent

Franklin secured the Republican nomination and face Democratic nominee Janetta Marshall in November.

State Question 844 Fails

The state question asked voters to add an amendment to the state constitution regarding how local governments are reimbursed for property tax breaks provided to manufacturers. The rejected state question would not have created a new tax but focused on how Oklahoma reimburses schools, counties, and other local governments when manufacturing companies receive a five-year property tax exemption.

Currently, new or expanded manufacturing plants in Oklahoma qualify for a five-year property tax exemption, which reduces tax revenue for cities and local governments. The state is required to reimburse local governments for this lost revenue.

Some school officials were concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the proposal.

Video Below: What is State Question 844 and what do Oklahoma voters need to know about it?

State Question 846 Passes

The state question aimed to amend the state constitution to require identification be presented while voting.

It’s already law in Oklahoma for voters to present identification while at the polls. State Question 846 would just add the requirement to the state constitution.

Video Below: Oklahoma already requires voter ID. So, what would State Question 846 change?

Oklahoma Primary Runoff Election Day: Live updates and results

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