Oklahoma Senator Urges GOP Candidates to Dial Back Negative Ads

Rosino’s Advice to GOP Leaders

As Oklahoma’s 2026 gubernatorial primary heats up, State Senator Paul Rosino is urging Republican GOP frontrunners Gentner Drummond and Charles McCall to scale back the negative ads and sharp attacks.

Rosino said voters are tired of the constant back-and-forth.

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“People are constantly telling me they don’t want to hear the mudslinging. They want solutions,” Rosino said.

Democrats Take a Different Approach

Former State Representative Jason Dunnington noted that Democratic leader Cyndi Munson might have the right idea by focusing on face-to-face outreach instead of television attack ads.

The gubernatorial primary is scheduled for June 2026.

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