Oklahoma’s primary election results have been announced, with Mike Maizey and AG Gittner Drummond advancing to the runoff for governor. The crowded race for governor eliminated 9 candidates, including 7 Republicans. Democrat Cindy Munson will move on to the general election in November.
Governor’s Race
The governor’s race was the highlight of the primary election, with many Oklahoma voters showing interest. Mike Maizey spent $11 million of his own dollars on his campaign, which helped him secure the Trump endorsement and propel him into the runoff. AG Gittner Drummond, on the other hand, has been battle-tested, having run in two previous statewide races.
According to experts, the runoff election will likely see negative ads from both candidates. Mike Maizey may attack Drummond for not being conservative enough, while Drummond may point out that Maizey is too closely tied to the Trump administration. The urban areas of Oklahoma may be where Drummond is stronger, but it remains to be seen where the voters who supported the other candidates will go.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
