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Oklahoma Governor

Robert E. Brooks Sr. (I) vs. Orlando Lynn Bush (I) vs. Jerry Griffin (I) vs. Mike Mazzei (R) vs. Cyndi Munson (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

What does a governor do?

Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).

Source: National Governors Association: Governors' Powers & Authority

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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.

Independent

Robert E. Brooks Sr.

Who they are

City on the official candidate list: Moore, Oklahoma. No further background found in a public source. source

What they say they'll do

No priorities found on a campaign site yet.

What they've done

No voting record compiled yet.

Who funds them

In short

City on the official candidate list: Moore, Oklahoma. No further background found in a public source; no issue positions found on a campaign site yet.
No verified campaign link yet.
Independent

Orlando Lynn Bush

Who they are

City on the official candidate list: Edmond, Oklahoma. No further background found in a public source. source

What they say they'll do

No priorities found on a campaign site yet.

What they've done

No voting record compiled yet.

Who funds them

In short

City on the official candidate list: Edmond, Oklahoma. No further background found in a public source; no issue positions found on a campaign site yet.
No verified campaign link yet.
Independent

Jerry Griffin

Who they are

Prior offices: Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education District 6 (2020–2024). source

What they say they'll do

No priorities found on a campaign site yet.

What they've done

No voting record compiled yet.

Who funds them

In short

Prior offices: Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education District 6 (2020–2024); no issue positions found on a campaign site yet.
No verified campaign link yet.
Republican

Mike Mazzei

Who they are

Prior offices: Oklahoma State Senate District 25 (2004–2016). Profession: Financial planner. source

In their words: “Republican nominee for Oklahoma Governor. Mike Mazzei is running to cut taxes, fix what's broken, and make life better for Oklahoma families.” campaign site

What they say they'll do

  • Eliminating Property Tax For Seniors & Veterans
  • Education That Works
  • More High-Paying Jobs
  • Government Accountability
  • Right To Life
From their campaign site · positions on 8 topics

What they've done

No voting record compiled yet.

Who funds them

In short

Prior offices: Oklahoma State Senate District 25 (2004–2016). Profession: Financial planner; campaign site states positions on 8 of our 16 topics.
Democrat

Cyndi Munson

Who they are

Cyndi Munson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 85. She assumed office on September 16, 2015. source

What they say they'll do

  • Jobs and Workforce Development
  • Top Flight Public Schools and College and Career Tech
  • Every Life is Valued and Affordable and Accessible Healthcare
  • Corporations and Wealthiest Held Accountable
  • Everyday Oklahomans Tax Relief
From their campaign site · positions on 6 topics

What they've done

No voting record compiled yet.

Who funds them

In short

Cyndi Munson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 85. She assumed office on September 16, 2015; campaign site states positions on 6 of our 16 topics.

ActBlue page belongs to "Cyndi Munson", checked against the page's own recipient details.

Where they stand, issue by issue

Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.

Topic
Robert E. Brooks Sr. I
Orlando Lynn Bush I
Jerry Griffin I
Mike Mazzei R
Cyndi Munson D
Cost of living & jobs
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More High-Paying JobsOklahoma should be a place where people can build careers, not just scrape by. Mike focuses on policies that attract investment and reward hard work. View The Plan Issue source
Jobs and Workforce DevelopmentCyndi believes the key to attracting and growing businesses in Oklahoma is an educated and healthy workforce. She wants to focus on policies that will help everyday Oklahomans take care of their families, and afford housing. source
Taxes & government spending
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Step 1: Control Government Spending Before Expanding GovernmentAfter years of significant revenue growth from property tax collections, Oklahoma county governments can afford a decrease in tax collections. source
Everyday Oklahomans Tax ReliefCyndi will prioritize our tax dollars to help everyday Oklahomans, instead of benefiting large corporations and the wealthiest. She wants to increase programs like the childcare tax credit, sales tax relief credit, and Earned Income Tax credit. source
Health care
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Every Life is Valued and Affordable and Accessible HealthcareCyndi will protect attempts to cut Medicaid and other programs that help lower costs of health insurance for Oklahomans. She also will create programs that increase access to prenatal and maternity care in rural Oklahoma and expand access to mental health services. source
Social Security & Medicare
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Eliminating Property Tax For Seniors & VeteransProperty taxes keep rising even when incomes do not. Mike believes no Oklahoman should be taxed out of their home simply for staying put. View The Plan Issue source
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Abortion
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Right 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. Real solutions. Real leadership. Real results. source
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Schools & education
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Education That WorksToo many students are passed along without real skills. Mike supports reforms that prioritize reading proficiency, accountability, and stronger curriculum. View The Plan Issue source
Top Flight Public Schools and College and Career TechCyndi knows that our public school teachers and support staff deserve a real pay raise that makes it competitive to surrounding states. source
Energy & environment
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Supporting Agriculture and EnergyCyndi believes in protecting two of Oklahoma’s most valuable industries- energy and agriculture. She believes in an “all of the above approach” to energy, meaning that she will support oil, natural gas, and renewable energy production. source
Foreign policy & defense
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Step 1: Stop Foreign Ownership of Oklahoma LandOklahoma should not be for sale to hostile or unaccountable foreign entities. Prohibit foreign governments and foreign-controlled companies from owning Oklahoma land Close loopholes that allow shell companies to mask foreign ownership Require full disclosure of land ownership structures Require… source
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Elections & government ethics
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Government AccountabilityTaxpayers deserve transparency, discipline, and results. Mike believes government should live within its means and answer to the people it serves. View The Plan Issue source
Corporations and Wealthiest Held AccountableCyndi will stand up to corporations and the wealthiest who want to take advantage of our people and our resources. On day one, Cyndi will issue a moratorium on construction of new data center projects to set guidelines and keep big tech companies accountable when building these data centers. source
Farming & rural issues
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Step 2: Defend Property Rights for Oklahoma Families and FarmersProtecting land means protecting the people who own and work it. Strengthen protections against forced sales and improper eminent domain practices Preserve agricultural land from misuse and over-development Ensure landowners retain control over water and mineral rights whenever possible Prevent the… source
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No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Veterans, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.

About this race

No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated likely Republican. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).

Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Oklahoma State Election Board, 2026 candidate filing list and official Aug. 25, 2026 runoff results.