Trump’s pull turbocharges Oklahoma GOP governor runoff advertising frenzy

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Trump’s substantial presence is shaping the Oklahoma GOP governor runoff, fueling a media blitz that has topped $9 million in TV and digital ads in the 10-week stretch, with independent groups driving most of it on top of roughly $40 million already spent in the race. Mazzei has funded his campaign largely through personal loans of at least $11.9 million, while Drummond has loaned at least $3.5 million, highlighting a high-dollar, outside-group–financed contest.
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