Ponca Politics Hosts Attorney General Drummond for Gubernatorial Forum

Candidate Gentner Drummond attended the event at Pioneer Technology Center.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:06am

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A serene, painterly scene of a simple podium on a stage, with warm light and deep shadows creating a contemplative, cinematic mood that evokes the importance of civic engagement in local politics.A local political forum provides a platform for gubernatorial candidates to connect directly with voters in an intimate setting.Ponca City Today

The Ponca Politics Committee held a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City, Oklahoma on Thursday, March 26. The event featured Oklahoma Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Gentner Drummond, who spoke to voters and answered questions.

Why it matters

As the race for Oklahoma governor heats up, these types of local forums allow voters to directly engage with candidates and learn more about their platforms and policy positions ahead of the election.

The details

The Ponca Politics Committee organized the event to bring all gubernatorial candidates to Ponca City so that local voters could hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions. Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, attended the forum and spoke to the audience.

  • The Ponca Politics Gubernatorial Candidate Forum took place on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12 pm.

The players

Ponca Politics Committee

A local political organization in Ponca City, Oklahoma that aims to engage voters and host candidate forums.

Gentner Drummond

The current Oklahoma Attorney General who is running for the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor.

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What they’re saying

“These forums are a critical part of the democratic process, allowing voters to directly engage with candidates and make informed decisions.”

— Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Attorney General and Gubernatorial Candidate

What’s next

The Ponca Politics Committee plans to host additional gubernatorial candidate forums in the coming months leading up to the primary election.

The takeaway

Local political organizations like Ponca Politics play an important role in facilitating direct engagement between voters and candidates, empowering citizens to make informed choices in state and local elections.