Mike Mazzei

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says his focus is to lower costs, fix what is broken and help Oklahoma families thrive.[1]
• Points to his experience as Senate Finance chairman and state budget secretary, saying he helped build the state's largest savings account.[2]
• Says he would make Oklahoma a no-income-tax state and abolish property taxes for seniors and veterans.[3],[4]
• Says he will make decisions as governor by three filters: the Bible, the Constitution and whether the state can afford it.[5]
• Campaigns on his endorsement by President Donald Trump.[5],[6]

Background

• Founder, Chairman and CEO, Trinity Strategic Wealth (Tulsa) · 1996–present[2],[3]
• Board member, Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System · 2023–present[5]
• Oklahoma Secretary of Budget, Office of Gov. Kevin Stitt · 2019–2020[2],[7]
• State Senator, District 25, Oklahoma Senate · 2004–2016[2],[7]
• Chairman, Oklahoma Senate Finance Committee[2]

Education

• M.S., Personal Financial Planning, College for Financial Planning[3]
• B.A., Government and Politics, George Mason University[3],[7]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Proposes cutting the income tax rate from 4.5% to 3% in his first year by eliminating many deductions, exemptions and credits, with a goal of no state income tax in six years; would keep the parental choice tax credit.[3]
• Housing
  Proposes removing homesteads of seniors 65 and older and veterans from property taxes, with local voters deciding on any replacement revenue.[4]
• Health Care
  Opposes renewing the state's Medicaid managed care contracts and opposes Medicaid expansion, saying the state cannot afford it.[3]
• Abortion
  Says he opposes abortion in all circumstances.[8]
• Agriculture
  Supports prohibiting foreign governments and foreign-controlled companies from owning Oklahoma land and requiring disclosure of land ownership.[4]
• Public Safety
  Supports raising licensing fees for marijuana growers by executive order to curb illegal operations, but does not support ending medical marijuana.[3]
• Education
  Supports prioritizing third-grade reading proficiency, raising teacher pay to the top of the region tied to performance, and moving school board elections to November with party labels.[4]
• Economy & Jobs
  Supports the proposed Inola aluminum smelter, citing jobs and national defense needs, and says he would hire independent evaluators to check air and water safety.[9]

Voting record

Mike Mazzei has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words