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2026 Oklahoma Governor — General Election Field · November 3, 2026
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Oklahoma State Election Board — Candidates for Elective Office 2026
Candidate filing number: 00056
Ballot name: Mike Mazzei
Office: Governor
Party: Republican
Oklahoma State Election Board — Official Results — June 16, 2026 Primary Election
Official primary votes: 104691
Official primary percent: 25.97%
Oklahoma State Election Board — Official Results — August 25, 2026 Runoff Primary Election
Official runoff votes: 186734
Official runoff percent: 50.28%
Current placement status: OFFICIAL_OKLAHOMA_CERTIFIED_RUNOFF_NOMINEE
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Reforming education so kids can read, graduate, and succeed in the real world.
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Reforming education so kids can read, graduate, and succeed in the real world.
Too many students graduate without basic reading, writing, and math skills
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Too many students graduate without basic reading, writing, and math skills
Students graduate prepared, not guessing
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Students graduate prepared, not guessing
Smaller, leaner government that works as hard as the people who fund it
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Smaller, leaner government that works as hard as the people who fund it
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Property taxes keep rising even when incomes do not. Mike believes no Oklahoman should be taxed out of their home simply for staying put.
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Property taxes keep rising even when incomes do not. Mike believes no Oklahoman should be taxed out of their home simply for staying put.
Oklahoma land should belong to Oklahomans. Mike is committed to closing loopholes that allow foreign adversaries and criminal organizations to gain control of our land.
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Oklahoma land should belong to Oklahomans. Mike is committed to closing loopholes that allow foreign adversaries and criminal organizations to gain control of our land.
Too many students are passed along without real skills. Mike supports reforms that prioritize reading proficiency, accountability, and stronger curriculum.
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Too many students are passed along without real skills. Mike supports reforms that prioritize reading proficiency, accountability, and stronger curriculum.
Oklahoma should be a place where people can build careers, not just scrape by. Mike focuses on policies that attract investment and reward hard work.
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Oklahoma should be a place where people can build careers, not just scrape by. Mike focuses on policies that attract investment and reward hard work.
Life begins at conception. Every human being has a right to life, and government has a duty to protect it.Mike opposes abortion in all circumstances. His record proves it, and as Governor, he will lead with that same conviction.
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Life begins at conception. Every human being has a right to life, and government has a duty to protect it.Mike opposes abortion in all circumstances. His record proves it, and as Governor, he will lead with that same conviction.
Lower the cost of living for families
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Lower the cost of living for families
Mike Mazzei’s Plan to Eliminate Property Tax For Seniors & VeteransThis plan is not theoretical. It is built on conservative budgeting, economic growth, and disciplined government. The goal is simple. Eliminate property tax without raising income tax, without reckless spending, and without shifting the burden onto working families.
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Mike Mazzei’s Plan to Eliminate Property Tax For Seniors & VeteransThis plan is not theoretical. It is built on conservative budgeting, economic growth, and disciplined government. The goal is simple. Eliminate property tax without raising income tax, without reckless spending, and without shifting the burden onto working families.
County leaders must make operations more efficient and reduce spending
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County leaders must make operations more efficient and reduce spending
Eliminate special interest property tax breaks for green energy and data centers
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Eliminate special interest property tax breaks for green energy and data centers
Ensure landowners retain control over water and mineral rights whenever possible
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Ensure landowners retain control over water and mineral rights whenever possible
Mike Mazzei’s Plan for Education That WorksThis plan focuses on results, accountability, and flexibility. It raises standards while respecting families and teachers.
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Mike Mazzei’s Plan for Education That WorksThis plan focuses on results, accountability, and flexibility. It raises standards while respecting families and teachers.
Restore parental transparency and involvement in education decisions
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Restore parental transparency and involvement in education decisions
IssueRight To LifeLife begins at conception. Every human being has a right to life, and government has a duty to protect it.Mike opposes abortion in all circumstances. His record proves it, and as Governor, he will lead with that same conviction.
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IssueRight To LifeLife begins at conception. Every human being has a right to life, and government has a duty to protect it.Mike opposes abortion in all circumstances. His record proves it, and as Governor, he will lead with that same conviction.
Ensure education leads to opportunity
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Ensure education leads to opportunity
Ensure schools and local services remain fully funded during the transition
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Ensure schools and local services remain fully funded during the transition
Prohibit foreign governments and foreign-controlled companies from owning Oklahoma land
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Prohibit foreign governments and foreign-controlled companies from owning Oklahoma land
Protect legitimate farmers and landowners from being undercut by criminal activity
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Protect legitimate farmers and landowners from being undercut by criminal activity
Ensure land use supports long-term economic sustainability
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Ensure land use supports long-term economic sustainability
Ensure parents know what their children are being taught
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Ensure parents know what their children are being taught
Protect Oklahoma land and livelihoods
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Protect Oklahoma land and livelihoods
Require full disclosure of land ownership structures
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Require full disclosure of land ownership structures
End blanket abatements that benefit global corporations while local communities absorb the cost
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End blanket abatements that benefit global corporations while local communities absorb the cost
Require full transparency of beneficial ownership for large land acquisitions
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Require full transparency of beneficial ownership for large land acquisitions
Require economic incentives to deliver measurable local jobs, wages, and long-term tax benefit
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Require economic incentives to deliver measurable local jobs, wages, and long-term tax benefit
Property taxes are forcing families, retirees, and small business owners to make impossible choices. Mike Mazzei believes Oklahomans should truly own their homes and land. His plan focuses on responsibly eliminating the property tax while maintaining essential services and fiscal stability.
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Property taxes are forcing families, retirees, and small business owners to make impossible choices. Mike Mazzei believes Oklahomans should truly own their homes and land. His plan focuses on responsibly eliminating the property tax while maintaining essential services and fiscal stability.
A plan to protect homeownership and lower the cost of living for Oklahoma families.
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A plan to protect homeownership and lower the cost of living for Oklahoma families.
Give the large urban counties a more sustainable retirement model through 401(k) plans for county employees to save millions. (This will not change any of the state retirement systems for Teachers, Police, Firefighters or Law Enforcement)
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Give the large urban counties a more sustainable retirement model through 401(k) plans for county employees to save millions. (This will not change any of the state retirement systems for Teachers, Police, Firefighters or Law Enforcement)
Promote pro growth economy with lower income taxes and less regulations
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Promote pro growth economy with lower income taxes and less regulations
Use growth to reduce the burden of government, not increase it.
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Use growth to reduce the burden of government, not increase it.
Remove the homestead from property taxes for seniors 65 and older
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Remove the homestead from property taxes for seniors 65 and older
Close loopholes which reduce appropriate payments to counties for services
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Close loopholes which reduce appropriate payments to counties for services
Mike Mazzei’s Plan to Protect Oklahoma LandThis plan protects private property while defending Oklahoma’s long-term interests. It is firm, lawful, and enforceable.
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Mike Mazzei’s Plan to Protect Oklahoma LandThis plan protects private property while defending Oklahoma’s long-term interests. It is firm, lawful, and enforceable.
Close loopholes that allow shell companies to mask foreign ownership
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Close loopholes that allow shell companies to mask foreign ownership
Strengthen protections against forced sales and improper eminent domain practices
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Strengthen protections against forced sales and improper eminent domain practices
Prevent the Commissioners of the Land Office from selling Oklahoma land for green energy projects
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Prevent the Commissioners of the Land Office from selling Oklahoma land for green energy projects
Prioritize local producers, farmers, and businesses
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Prioritize local producers, farmers, and businesses
Change all school board elections to the November statewide election date and require partisan designations for candidates
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Change all school board elections to the November statewide election date and require partisan designations for candidates
Prioritize reading proficiency by third grade
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Prioritize reading proficiency by third grade
End wokeism in higher education teacher programs
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End wokeism in higher education teacher programs
Restore order and discipline in classrooms
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Restore order and discipline in classrooms
Expand career and technical education pathways
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Expand career and technical education pathways
Strengthen partnerships with Oklahoma employers
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Strengthen partnerships with Oklahoma employers
Ensure high school prepares students for college, careers, or both
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Ensure high school prepares students for college, careers, or both
Mike Mazzei’s Plan to Create More High-Paying JobsThis plan is built on economic freedom, smart infrastructure, and removing barriers to success.
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Mike Mazzei’s Plan to Create More High-Paying JobsThis plan is built on economic freedom, smart infrastructure, and removing barriers to success.
Eliminate unnecessary tax preference items
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Eliminate unnecessary tax preference items
Cut unnecessary government programs and restrain spending
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Cut unnecessary government programs and restrain spending
Streamline state licensing and permitting processes
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Streamline state licensing and permitting processes
Prioritize speed and clarity for business formation and expansion
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Prioritize speed and clarity for business formation and expansion
Expand apprenticeships, trade pathways, and career tech programs
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Expand apprenticeships, trade pathways, and career tech programs
Support K–12 initiatives that emphasize practical, job-relevant education
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Support K–12 initiatives that emphasize practical, job-relevant education
Eliminate poor ROI corporate welfare
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Eliminate poor ROI corporate welfare
Stop chasing way too expensive mega deals with foreign companies
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Stop chasing way too expensive mega deals with foreign companies
Let’s invest in Oklahoma businesses that will stay here forever!
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Let’s invest in Oklahoma businesses that will stay here forever!
Build a dedicated unit with one mission: eliminate waste.This department will review every agency, program, and line item — identifying duplication, mission creep, and outdated spending.
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Build a dedicated unit with one mission: eliminate waste.This department will review every agency, program, and line item — identifying duplication, mission creep, and outdated spending.
No more blank checks.Every agency must prove it delivers value before receiving increases. Budgets will be performance-based, and results made public for taxpayers to see.
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No more blank checks.Every agency must prove it delivers value before receiving increases. Budgets will be performance-based, and results made public for taxpayers to see.
Programs will expire unless re-approved on merit.All agencies and programs must show measurable impact for core priorities or face less funding or elimination. Transparency and fiscal discipline will be baked into law.
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Programs will expire unless re-approved on merit.All agencies and programs must show measurable impact for core priorities or face less funding or elimination. Transparency and fiscal discipline will be baked into law.
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Name: MIKE MAZZEI
Candidate ID: 11794
Candidate Status: Active
Campaign Status: Active
Office: GOVERNOR
Party Affiliation: REPUBLICAN
2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION — 2026 ELECTION CYCLE — Active
Continuing Report of Contributions · 08/11/2026 · 08/21/2026 · 08/22/2026 · 08/21/2026 · No · Filed
Continuing Report of Contributions · 08/11/2026 · 08/20/2026 · 08/21/2026 · 08/20/2026 · No · Filed
Continuing Report of Contributions · 08/11/2026 · 08/19/2026 · 08/20/2026 · 08/19/2026 · No · Filed
Continuing Report of Contributions · 08/11/2026 · 08/18/2026 · 08/19/2026 · 08/18/2026 · No · Filed
2026 PRE-RUNOFF REPORT · 06/02/2026 · 08/10/2026 · 08/17/2026 · 08/17/2026 · No · Filed
Continuing Report of Contributions · 08/11/2026 · 08/17/2026 · 08/18/2026 · 08/17/2026 · No · Filed
Continuing Report of Contributions · 08/11/2026 · 08/16/2026 · 08/17/2026 · 08/16/2026 · No · Filed
2026 PRE-GENERAL REPORT · 08/11/2026 · 10/19/2026 · 10/26/2026 · Not Filed
2026 POST-GENERAL REPORT · 10/20/2026 · 12/31/2026 · 01/31/2027 · Not Filed
2027 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2027 · 03/31/2027 · 04/30/2027 · Not Filed
2027 2ND QUARTER REPORT · 04/01/2027 · 06/30/2027 · 07/31/2027 · Not Filed
2027 3RD QUARTER REPORT · 07/01/2027 · 09/30/2027 · 10/31/2027 · Not Filed
2027 4TH QUARTER REPORT · 10/01/2027 · 12/31/2027 · 01/31/2028 · Not Filed
2028 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2028 · 03/31/2028 · 04/30/2028 · Not Filed
2028 2ND QUARTER REPORT · 04/01/2028 · 06/30/2028 · 07/31/2028 · Not Filed
2028 3RD QUARTER REPORT · 07/01/2028 · 09/30/2028 · 07/31/2028 · Not Filed
2028 4TH QUARTER REPORT · 10/01/2028 · 12/31/2028 · 01/31/2029 · Not Filed
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