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Oklahoma Primaries Test Trump’s Influence
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Oklahoma’s primaries today are shaping up as a high-stakes political showdown for both Senate and Governor, with Trump’s endorsements adding drama to a state that’s been solidly red for decades. In the Senate race, Trump backed Rep. Kevin Hern, making a long-shot Democrat win seem unlikely after 24 years. Meanwhile, the Governor’s race is a three-way brawl between Trump-endorsed Mike Mazzei, Attorney General Gentner Drummond, and former Speaker Charles McCall — all vying for a runoff in August if no one hits 50%. The twist? Current GOP Governor Kevin Stitt, who recently clashed with Trump, is term-limited, and Senate seat holder Markwayne Mullin jumped ship to Trump’s cabinet. This is a critical test of Trump’s still-powerful influence — and how voters respond when his favorite candidates face stiff competition.
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