A new survey of likely Republican primary voters shows the Oklahoma governor’s race tightening significantly, with Charles McCall surging into a virtual tie with Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
The Stratus Intelligence poll, conducted September 23–25 among 837 likely GOP voters, shows Drummond leading McCall 35% to 33% in a head-to-head matchup, with 32% still undecided. In a three-way race including Chip Keating, Drummond holds a 32% to 31% edge, and in a five-candidate field, Drummond leads 29% to 27%.
“These results confirm what we’re seeing across the state — Charles McCall’s message is breaking through and conservative voters are rallying to his candidacy,” said David Polyansky, McCall’s general consultant. “Drummond’s support has collapsed since June, while McCall has gained double digits and is now positioned to win this race.”
The survey also found that 62% of Republican voters view McCall as conservative, with nearly four in ten calling him “very conservative.” Only 18% described Drummond that way. The results come amid heavy advertising from the Oklahoma Conservative Coalition focused on issues such as foreign farmland ownership and women’s sports.
