Elk City, OK – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond brought his campaign for governor to western Oklahoma Friday night, speaking at the Elk City Golf and Country Club.

Addressing a local crowd, Drummond leaned on his rural upbringing, military service, and record in office as reasons he believes he is prepared to lead the state.

Drummond traced his roots back to Osage County, where his family has lived since the late 1800s. He described growing up on a cattle ranch near Hominy, later serving as an Air Force pilot flying F-15s during the Gulf War, and eventually returning home to build a business and raise his family.

He also emphasized his private sector experience, noting he stepped away from multiple businesses employing more than 500 people when he took office as attorney general.

During his remarks, Drummond pointed to several priorities from his time in office, including shutting down illegal marijuana grow operations tied to organized crime, increasing government transparency, and pursuing action against out-of-state companies over environmental and insurance concerns.

Looking ahead, Drummond outlined five main goals if elected governor: strengthening education, protecting rural healthcare, expanding mental health services, building a skilled workforce, and improving partnerships with tribal nations.

“I want to keep our young people here in Oklahoma,” Drummond said.

Drummond is one of several candidates in the Republican primary. According to Ballotpedia, the official GOP field includes Chip Keating and Jennifer Domenico-Tillett, alongside Drummond.

The Republican primary is scheduled for June 16, 2026, with a runoff set for August 25 if no candidate receives a majority.

On the Democratic side, Cyndi Munson is currently the only declared candidate.

The general election for Oklahoma governor will take place November 3, 2026.

Drummond closed by asking for voters’ prayers, support, and votes, saying his leadership is guided by doing what is right rather than what is politically convenient.

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