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Down-Ballot Runoff Elections Too Close to Call
Sooner Survey: Volume 37 No. 10 ⎸August 13, 2026 ⎸With the Republican runoff for Governor so competitive and so contentious, it is little wonder that down ballot contests are not receiving more attention. In fact, all three of the statewide runoffs for secondary offices are currently within the margin of error and have at least 44% of voters still undecided.

Drummond and Mazzei Tied at 44%
Sooner Survey: Volume 37 No. 9 ⎸August 10, 2026 ⎸Oklahoma’s Republican runoff election for Governor is currently as tight as it can be. Our recent study (completed August 6, 2026) of 600 Likely Voters has the contest a dead-heat with Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei both drawing support from 44% of likely runoff voters. If one were to take out “leaners” (those asked to make a choice after initially saying they were still undecided), Drummond would have a two point lead (42% Drummond; 40% Mazzei).
Echols Polling Memo June 12