THIS UPCOMING ELECTION AND HIS MESSAGE FOR OKLAHOMA’S GOVERNOR, KEVIN STITT, IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW, TALKS ABOUT THE UPCOMING ELECTION, REFLECTING ON HIS JOURNEY INTO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE. AND HE THINKS OKLAHOMANS WANT AN OUTSIDER LIKE HIM. I’D NEVER BEEN IN POLITICS BEFORE, AND SO OKLAHOMANS LOVE THE FACT THAT HERE’S A GUY COMING IN FROM THE OUTSIDE TO SERVE HIS STATE, AND THAT’S WHAT WE WANT, RIGHT? THAT’S WHY I THINK PEOPLE HATE POLITICIANS SO MUCH, IS BECAUSE THEY SEE THEM JUST RUNNING FOR THEIR NEXT ELECTION. 15 CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR, ALL VYING FOR YOUR VOTE. WHAT’S YOUR MESSAGE ON ELECTIONS GOING INTO A ONE MONTH, LESS THAN A MONTH NOW? I THINK OKLAHOMANS WILL MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION. LUCKILY, I WAS TALKING ABOUT TOP TEN AND HERE’S WHAT I WANT TO DO. I’M I’M FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT, LOWER TAXES. LET’S PUT A BUSINESSMAN APPROACH. I PUT THE CHECKBOOK ONLINE. AND SO I’D LIKE TO SEE THE CANDIDATES TALKING ABOUT SOME OF THOSE THINGS. KOCO HAS BEEN INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR. AND A BIG QUESTION WILL THE GOVERNOR PUBLICLY SUPPORT A CANDIDATE? ARE YOU ENDORSING ANYONE IN THIS ELECTION, OR ARE YOU GOING TO BE WAITING ON THAT? YEAH, NOT DURING THE PRIMARY. MAYBE WHEN IT GETS DOWN TO TWO ON THE ON THE ON THE ON THE RUNOFF, THE GOVERNOR DID DISAPPROVE OF SOME ADS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. HE WARNS IF ADVERTISEMENTS USING AI IN A WAY HE DOESN’T LIKE CONTINUES, THAT HE MAY CALL ON LAWMAKERS IN A SPECIAL SESSION TO MAKE LAWS ON THE TOPICS. THE GOVERNOR DID DISAPPROVE OF SOME ADS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, HE WARNS IF ADVERTISEMENTS USING AI IN A WAY HE DOESN’T LIKE CONTINUES, THEN HE MAY CALL ON LAWMAKERS TO A SPECIAL SESSION TO MAKE LAWS ON THE TOPIC. WE HAVE MANY INTERVIEWS FOR GOVERNOR. THOSE A
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt weighs in on gubernatorial candidates, outsider appeal and AI concerns
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt shared his thoughts on the upcoming primary election, his outsider approach to politics, and the potential for new laws addressing AI in campaign ads.
Updated: 10:44 PM CDT May 24, 2026
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spoke about the upcoming gubernatorial election in an exclusive interview with KOCO 5 News.Reflecting on his political journey, Stitt described how he shared his message to voters during his campaign. He said he believes Oklahomans wanted an outsider like him. “I’d never been in politics before. So, Oklahomans love the fact that here’s a guy coming in from the outside to serve his state. That’s what we want, right?” Stitt said. “That’s why I think people hate politicians so much, because they see them as running for their next election.” >> Video Below: Gov. Kevin Stitt supports data centers, highlights property rightsWith 15 candidates running for governor, Stitt shared his perspective on the election and what he believes voters should consider. “I think Oklahomans will make the right decision. Luckily, I was talking about ‘top ten’ and ‘here’s what I’m going to do.’ I’m for limited government, lower taxes, taking a businessman’s approach. I put the checkbook online. So, I’d like to see a candidate talk about those things,” Stitt said. >> Video Below: Gov. Kevin Stitt denies grand jury allegations over ankle monitor releaseKOCO has been interviewing candidates running for governor in the weeks leading up to the primary elections. When asked if he plans to endorse a candidate, Stitt said, “Yeah, not during the primary. Maybe when it gets down to two in the runoff.” Stitt also said he disapproved of campaign ads using artificial intelligence, warning that if such advertisements continue in ways he finds problematic, he may call on lawmakers for a special session to address the issue.>> Video Below: WATCH FULL INTERVIEW: Gov. Kevin Stitt reflects on legislative session, wins and lossesTop HeadlinesFamily mystery revisited: Granddaughter searches for truth in 45-year-old disappearanceGov. Kevin Stitt discusses teacher pay raises and school day changesSuspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service saysKyle Busch’s cause of death has been revealedEnid EF-4 tornado impacts family hosting Polish exchange student
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spoke about the upcoming gubernatorial election in an exclusive interview with KOCO 5 News.
Reflecting on his political journey, Stitt described how he shared his message to voters during his campaign. He said he believes Oklahomans wanted an outsider like him.
“I’d never been in politics before. So, Oklahomans love the fact that here’s a guy coming in from the outside to serve his state. That’s what we want, right?” Stitt said. “That’s why I think people hate politicians so much, because they see them as running for their next election.”
>> Video Below: Gov. Kevin Stitt supports data centers, highlights property rights
With 15 candidates running for governor, Stitt shared his perspective on the election and what he believes voters should consider.
“I think Oklahomans will make the right decision. Luckily, I was talking about ‘top ten’ and ‘here’s what I’m going to do.’ I’m for limited government, lower taxes, taking a businessman’s approach. I put the checkbook online. So, I’d like to see a candidate talk about those things,” Stitt said.
>> Video Below: Gov. Kevin Stitt denies grand jury allegations over ankle monitor release
KOCO has been interviewing candidates running for governor in the weeks leading up to the primary elections.
When asked if he plans to endorse a candidate, Stitt said, “Yeah, not during the primary. Maybe when it gets down to two in the runoff.”
Stitt also said he disapproved of campaign ads using artificial intelligence, warning that if such advertisements continue in ways he finds problematic, he may call on lawmakers for a special session to address the issue.
>> Video Below: WATCH FULL INTERVIEW: Gov. Kevin Stitt reflects on legislative session, wins and losses
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