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Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Hot, sticky. 94. ⛅
Poll results:
We received 334 votes on the Wednesday poll, “If the election were held today, who would get your vote for governor in Oklahoma?”
69 said Mike Mazzei
225 said Cyndi Munson
12 said, “One of the independents”
28 said they were unsure.
New poll question at the bottom of today’s newsletter. (You can also suggest a poll question by emailing me at [email protected].)
‘He needed all of it’: How Mike Mazzei’s millions helped deliver a narrow victory
By Dylan Goforth, The Frontier
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The Frontier spoke with pollster Pat McFerron about Mike Mazzei’s slim win over Gentner Drummond to secure the Republican nomination for governor. McFerron is president of the Oklahoma-based polling firm Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates.
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Here’s what’s happening in Oklahoma today:
Low turnout remains a staple for Oklahoma’s August elections. See how state and local races fared. (Tulsa Flyer)
Trump loomed in Oklahoma governor's race, but voters largely swung moderate (The Oklahoman)*
Little Dixie carried Mazzei across finish line in runoff win (Tulsa World)*
Cyndi Munson speaks on results from primary runoff election (KSWO)
Inola neighbors against smelter 'disappointed' with Mazzei win (KJRH)
Meta agrees to $235 million settlement in Oklahoma to add child safety limits on Facebook, Instagram (KOCO)
Stitt calls on Oklahoma voters to decide if they want a constitutional convention (KOSU)
Norman City Council rejects resolution in support of OTA interchanges (KGOU)
El Reno water leak drains water tower, closes schools and offices as crews hunt for source (KOCO)
Claremore completes $28M water treatment plant upgrade (News On 6)
Haskell seeks public input to help shape city’s future growth (KJRH)
‘What are we doing tomorrow?’ Moore flight attendant’s final text before she was found dead in Waikiki (News 9)
Enid police sergeant killed in crash honored with emotional procession home (News 9)
Dolly Parton remembered in Oklahoma for music, kindness and children’s literacy efforts (News On 6)
Oklahoma City's Asian District gets green light to revive building for 49-unit apartment complex (KOCO)
Comedian John Mulaney gets behind-the-scenes look at Tinker Air Force Base (News 9)
Man uses homemade flamethrower during eviction, officials say (KFOR)
The Oklahoman's 2026 Week 0 picks for every high school football game in the state (The Oklahoman)*
Meteorologist Jed Castles leaving News 9 after 30 years on air: 'Seasons change' (The Oklahoman)*
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