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Gentner Drummond

Republican

Attorney

Gentner Drummond is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in the 2026 election.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Gentner Drummond served in the U.S. Air Force. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 1984 and a law degree from Georgetown University in 1995. His career experience includes working as a senior attorney with The Drummond Law Firm and the principal shareholder and director of Blue Sky Bank.[1]

Law:
Georgetown University, 1995
Bachelor's:
Oklahoma State University, 1984

Campaign themes

Gentner Drummond did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteDrummond's campaign website stated the following:Lower Costs.Safer Communities.A Stronger Oklahoma.Oklahoma is a great state, and its best days are still ahead. But right now, too many families are feeling the pressure. Costs are rising. Communities are changing. And government isn’t keeping up. Oklahomans don’t need more talk or political games. They need results.Gentner Drummond is focused on what matters most: lower costs, safer communities, and a stronger Oklahoma.He believes in putting Oklahoma first.LOWERING THE COST OF LIVINGSAFE COMMUNITIES & THE RULE OF LAWGROWING OKLAHOMA’S ECONOMYFIX RURAL ROADSGET EDUCATION BACK ON TRACKEXPAND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCAREADDRESS HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTHWORK WITH TRIBAL PARTNERSHOLD GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLELOWERING THE COST OF LIVINGRelief for Oklahoma FamiliesFor too many Oklahomans, it’s getting harder to get ahead.Insurance rates are rising.Property taxes are climbing.Everyday costs are adding up.Oklahomans deserve relief and leadership that understands how to deliver it.The Plan:Hold insurance companies accountable and bring transparency to rate-settingStop runaway property tax increases that are pricing seniors out of their homesCut taxes responsibly without sacrificing schools, roads, or public safetyReduce government-driven costs that raise prices on working familiesRein in wasteful spending and corporate giveaways that don’t benefit Oklahoma familiesThe Goal:Make Oklahoma a place where families can afford to live, work, and build a future.SAFE COMMUNITIES& THE RULE OF LAWProtecting Oklahoma FamiliesOklahomans deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities.As Attorney General, Gentner Drummond didn’t just talk about it. He enforced the law and delivered results.Proven Results:Shut down illegal marijuana operations tied to cartelsTook on criminal networks exploiting OklahomaFought fraud and corruptionStood up to powerful interests when it matteredThe Plan:Crack down on cartel activity and drug traffickingEnforce the law consistently and effectivelySupport and strengthen local law enforcementProtect Oklahoma from foreign adversaries exploiting our land and systemsThe Goal:Safe communities, strong law enforcement, and accountability across the board.GROWING OKLAHOMA’S ECONOMYOpportunity, Jobs, and Long-Term GrowthOklahoma’s economy should work for the people who live and work here — not just special interests.A strong economy starts with a skilled workforce and real opportunities for Oklahoma families.The Plan:Make Oklahoma the best place in the nation to do business, especially for Oklahoma-based companiesExpand CareerTech and apprenticeship programsCreate pathways for high school students to earn credit through apprenticeshipsStrengthen job training and reentry programs to help more Oklahomans return to workPartner with Tribal Nations to grow Oklahoma-based industries and create jobsThe Outcome:More pipefitters, plumbers, welders, electricians, commercial drivers, and skilled professionals ready to work and ready to compete.FIX RURAL ROADSInfrastructure That WorksOklahoma needs infrastructure that supports families, workers, and businesses. It should not be slowed by wasteful spending or unnecessary delays.The Focus:Improve rural roads that families, farmers, and school buses rely on every dayMake dangerous two-lane roads safer across OklahomaExpand high-speed internet access to rural communitiesUpgrade aging water and wastewater systems in small townsPrepare job-ready industrial sites to attract new businesses and investmentCut red tape that slows down critical infrastructure and job-creating projectsStrengthen energy infrastructure to keep costs low and ensure reliable powerFocus on projects that move people and products fasterThe Goal:Better infrastructure, lower costs, and a stronger economy across all 77 counties.GET EDUCATION BACK ON TRACKEducation: From 50th To First ClassOklahoma’s ranking—50th in the nation—is unacceptable.Strong schools are the foundation of economic growth, public safety, and opportunity.The Plan:Ensure children are ready to learn before kindergarten, supported by access to affordable, quality early childhood careDeliver reading proficiency by 3rd grade and math competency by 4thExpand CareerTech, apprenticeships, and workforce pathwaysStrengthen college readiness and completionIncentivize people to become teachers and reward outstanding onesEmpower parents and keep politics out of classroomsThe Goal:Starting with the two-year-old and following them all the way through high school we must ensure every student graduates with a clear path to a job and a future.Read the full SCHOOLS Agenda here: https://drummondok.com/education/EXPAND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCAREHealthcare: Access, Affordability, ResultsOklahoma families deserve access to quality, affordable care without unnecessary barriers or rising costs.Healthy families build strong communities, and no Oklahoman should be left behind because of their ZIP code.The Plan:Strengthen rural healthcare through partnerships that expand access to careMaximize resources to support rural hospitalsHold insurance companies accountable for delays, denials, and barriers to careIncrease price transparency so patients know the cost of care before they receive itContinue holding Pharmacy Benefit Managers accountable and bring transparency to drug pricingExpand telehealth access to connect rural patients with careGrow Oklahoma’s healthcare workforce so patients can get care when they need itCut red tape and put patients and doctors back in charge, not insurance companies and bureaucratsThe Goal:Better access, lower costs, and a healthcare system that puts patients first.ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTHReal Solutions.Real Accountability.Mental illness, addiction, and homelessness are complex challenges, but doing nothing is not compassion.Compassion means helping people get the care they need while restoring safety and stability in our communities.The Approach:Expand access to shelter through partnerships with nonprofits, churches, and local organizationsMove individuals off the streets and into structured care, treatment, and housingEnsure accountability and treatment for those in the systemExpand access to mental health services across the state, especially in rural communitiesReduce reliance on jails as mental health holding facilities by prioritizing treatmentSupport law enforcement by ensuring mental health professionals respond when appropriateCreate pathways to work, independence, and long-term recoveryPrioritize support for veterans to ensure no one who served is left behindThe Goal:Reduce homelessness.Expand access to treatment.Restore order, dignity, and stability in communities across Oklahoma.WORK WITH TRIBAL PARTNERSTribal Partnerships & Oklahoma-First GrowthOklahoma’s future depends on collaboration done the right way.Oklahoma will work with tribal partners, not against them, because when tribes succeed, Oklahoma succeeds.The Plan:Advance strategic partnerships with Tribal Nations to create jobs and investment in our stateSupport joint ventures that strengthen infrastructure and economic growthExpand opportunities in energy, aerospace, and defense industriesThe Goal:Stronger partnerships, more opportunity, and a growing Oklahoma economy.HOLD GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLEAccountability & TransparencyGovernment should serve the people — not itself.The Plan:End insider deals and wasteful spendingStrengthen transparency across state governmentEnsure every taxpayer dollar is used responsiblyThe Goal:A government that works for the people — not special interests.THE BOTTOM LINEThe Plan:Gentner Drummond’s plan is focused and clear:Lower costs.Safer communities.Stronger schools.A growing economy.Real results.As Attorney General, Gentner Drummond has already taken on the toughest challenges and delivered results for Oklahoma.Oklahoma doesn’t need more talk.It needs leadership that understands the challenges and knows how to fix them.— Gentner Drummond's campaign website (May 22, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Gentner Drummond did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Gentner Drummond — Governor of Oklahoma candidate, 2026 | True Vote