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Gubernatorial Candidates

Mike Mazzei (R)

Age: 61

Lives: Tulsa

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics, George Mason University (1987) • Master’s of Science in Personal Financial Planning, College for Financial Planning (2016)

Occupation: Chairman and CEO, Trinity Strategic Wealth (1993–present) • Branch Manager, Raymond James Financial Services Inc. (1993–2025) • State Senator, Oklahoma State Senate (2004–2016)

  • Supports increasing teacher pay in relation to performance. 
  • Supports requiring party identification for school board candidates. 
  • Supports expansion of school choice. 
  • Supports career readiness and professional development, especially through trades.
  • Supports eliminating state income tax for all Oklahomans and phasing out property taxes for seniors. 
  • Supports streamlining licensing procedures. 
  • Supports foreign-backed aluminum smelter plant in Inola. 
  • Supports cutting unnecessary programs and restraining spending.
  • Opposes managed care Medicaid contracts and Medicaid expansion. 
  • Supports lowering healthcare costs through less government interference. 
  • Supports grants to faith-based organizations to work on mental health and drug addiction issues.
  • Opposes all forms of abortion.
  • Supports raising licensing fees for marijuana growers and closing loopholes that allow illegal marijuana operations. 
  • Supports coordination between the Highway Patrol, OSBI, and the Bureau of Narcotics. 
  • Supports hiring more state troopers and OBN agents. 
  • Supports the police.
  • Supports concurrent jurisdiction of tribes and the state to prosecute tribal citizens in eastern Oklahoma. 
  • Supports collaboration and negotiation with tribes, working to build transparency and requiring them to disclose finances. 
  • Supports deporting all illegal immigrants.

Cyndi Munson (D)

Age: 41

Lives: Oklahoma City  

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Business Administration, University of Central Oklahoma (2008) • Master’s of Science in Leadership Education and Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2010)

Occupation: Program Advisor, Institute of Philanthropy and Voluntary Service (2008) • Outreach Specialist, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska (2009–2010) • College Planning Specialist, EducationQuest Foundation (2010) • Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma (2010–2015) • State Representative, Oklahoma State House of Representatives (2015–present)

  • Supports bringing public school funding up to or above the regional average of surrounding states. 
  • Supports a pay raise for Oklahoma teachers and support staff. 
  • Opposes the state’s school voucher program that diverts public funds to private schools. 
  • Supports more school counselors. inschools to meet student needs.
  • Supports providing tax relief for lower- and middle-income families.
  • Opposes eliminating state income tax because it funds core services. 
  • Supports accessible, affordable, and safe childcare for every Oklahoma family.  
  • Supports incentivizing the construction of affordable housing.
  • Supports lowering the cost of prescription drugs and health insurance. 
  • Supports bringing more ob-gyns to rural Oklahoma and improving healthcare access for women. 
  • Supports sending repeal of Oklahoma’s abortion ban to a vote of the people.
  • Supports safer gun laws.
  • Supports restoring access to the critical emergency alert system for all 77 counties through OETA.
  • Supports including a tribal liaison position to improve communication and collaboration with all Oklahoma tribes. 
  • Supports treating tribal nations as equal partners and working to build trust. 
  • Opposes the Stitt administration’s relations with tribal governments.

Jerry Griffin (I)

Age: 82

Lives: Tulsa

Education: Bachelor of Science and of Arts in Business Management, The University of Tulsa (1970) • Master’s of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University (1971) • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, The University of Tulsa (1978)

Occupation: United States Marine Corps, 1962–1966 • Assistant Professor, Southwest Texas State University (1977–1981), Wichita State University (1981–1984), University of Phoenix  (2002–present) • Vice President Information Networking, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (1984–1987) • Peace Corps Volunteer (1988–1990) • Major, Tulsa Police Department (1990–1998) • Adjunct Faculty, University of Oklahoma (2010–present) • Tulsa Public Schools, Board of Education member (2020–2024)

  • Supports making the State Superintendent position appointed rather than elected. 
  • Believes local control by the Board of Education provides the best education possible.
  • Supports school choice.
  • Supports affordability as a priority for Oklahoma families. 
  • Believes tax relief must be tied to sustainable budgeting rather than short-term political gain. 
  • Supports job creation through small business support and workforce alignment.
  • Believes tax dollars spent on healthcare must be tied to outcomes. 
  • Supports investment in mental health stabilization.
  • Supports public safety initiatives and increased accessibility for citizens with mobility disabilities.
  • Supports easing taxes to promote growth.
  • Believes healthcare costs can be lowered by removing some regulations, expanding primary care options, making pricing transparent and addressing rural healthcare shortages.

Robert E. Brooks Sr. (I)

Age: 47

Lives: Moore

Education: Not available at press time

Occupation: Not available at press time

  • Supports prioritizing teachers, parents and students first to create measurable gains in education.
  • Supports building an education system that prepares the next generation.
  • Supports creating “The People’s App” so every Oklahoman can weigh in on major decisions and improve transparency. 
  • Supports addressing Oklahoma’s water resources in light of increasing water-intensive industries and declining Cedar Lake water levels.

  • Supports legitimate medical uses of cannabis and other holistic medicines.

  • Supports creating safer communities through common-sense policies created by people closest to the problems. 
  • Supports criminal justice reform, including improving education, prioritizing rehabilitation, and reducing recidivism through mental health resources, education, and   job training.
  • Supports establishing an Office of Native American Affairs to facilitate communication and partnership with all tribes. 
  • Supports respecting tribal sovereignty.
  • Supports criminal justice reform that protects justice and individual rights.
  • Opposes pay-to-play politics.

Orlando Lynn Bush (I)

Age: 60 

Lives: Edmond 

Education: Not available at press time

Occupation: Not available at press time

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Ballot order is drawn every two years, most recently in July 2026. For this year’s ballot, Republicans are listed first, then Democrats, then Libertarians. Candidates from the three political parties recognized in Oklahoma are profiled: Republican Party, Democratic Party, and the Libertarian Party.