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).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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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.
Robert E. Brooks Sr.
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Orlando Lynn Bush
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Jerry Griffin
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Mike Mazzei
Who they are
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
What they've done
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Cyndi Munson
Who they are
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
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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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. View The Plan Issuesource
Cyndi 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
After years of significant revenue growth from property tax collections, Oklahoma county governments can afford a decrease in tax collections.source
Cyndi 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
Cyndi 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
Property 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 Issuesource
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. Real solutions. Real leadership. Real results.source
Too many students are passed along without real skills. Mike supports reforms that prioritize reading proficiency, accountability, and stronger curriculum. View The Plan Issuesource
Cyndi knows that our public school teachers and support staff deserve a real pay raise that makes it competitive to surrounding states.source
Cyndi 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
Oklahoma 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
Taxpayers deserve transparency, discipline, and results. Mike believes government should live within its means and answer to the people it serves. View The Plan Issuesource
Cyndi 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
Protecting 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
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.