Drummond Leads GOP Gubernatorial Field in New Poll

Former House Speaker McCall, businessman Keating, and ex-state Sen. Mazzei trail in survey

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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According to a new independent poll, Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor Drummond maintains his lead in the Republican gubernatorial primary race, with former House Speaker Charles McCall, Oklahoma City businessman Chip Keating, and ex-Tulsa state Sen. Mike Mazzei trailing behind him.

Why it matters

The poll results provide an early snapshot of the GOP primary contest to succeed term-limited Governor Kevin Stitt, offering insight into voter preferences as candidates ramp up their campaigns ahead of the 2026 election.

The details

The poll, conducted by an independent research firm, surveyed a representative sample of likely Republican primary voters across Oklahoma. Drummond, the current attorney general, garnered 30% support, followed by McCall at 14%, Keating at 13%, and Mazzei also at 13%. The remaining candidates received single-digit support in the survey.

  • The poll was conducted and published on February 11, 2026.

The players

John O'Connor Drummond

The current Oklahoma Attorney General and frontrunner in the Republican gubernatorial primary race.

Charles McCall

The former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and a candidate in the GOP gubernatorial primary.

Chip Keating

An Oklahoma City businessman running in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

Mike Mazzei

The former state senator from Tulsa who is also a candidate in the GOP gubernatorial primary.

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What they’re saying

“These poll results show that voters are looking for experienced, proven leadership to take Oklahoma in a new direction.”

— John O'Connor Drummond, Oklahoma Attorney General (Tulsa World)

What’s next

The Republican gubernatorial primary election is scheduled for June 2026, with the general election to follow in November of that year.

The takeaway

The early poll results indicate that the GOP primary race for Oklahoma governor remains fluid, with Drummond holding an advantage but several other candidates within striking distance as the campaign season heats up.