Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei unveiled a new campaign advertisement focusing on tax cuts and education reforms ahead of the June 16 Republican primary.

The ad promotes Mazzei's blueprint to eliminate state taxes on income, property, and retirement income. It emphasizes funding literacy coaches to improve reading proficiency and investments in skilled trade education to boost wages. Mazzei, a former state senator and budget secretary under Governor Kevin Stitt, positions these policies as key to lowering costs for families and driving economic growth.

On his campaign website, Mazzei details a phased approach to tax relief. He proposes first eliminating property taxes for seniors aged 65 and older and veterans by closing loopholes, reforming county pensions to 401(k)-style plans, and capturing revenue from economic expansion without raising other taxes. The plan aims to make Oklahoma a no-income-tax state, following models like Tennessee and Florida, through spending controls and program efficiencies.

For education, Mazzei calls for prioritizing third-grade reading proficiency, strengthening math and science curricula, and expanding career and technical education pathways with employer partnerships. These align with the ad's focus on literacy coaches and skilled trades to prepare students for high-paying jobs.

Mazzei launched his campaign in April 2025, pledging tax cuts and education overhauls. He served 12 years in the Oklahoma Senate, including as Finance Committee chairman, and later as Stitt's budget secretary. His platform also includes protecting land from foreign ownership and creating a Department of Government Efficiency to cut waste.

The 2026 race features a crowded GOP primary with Attorney General Gentner Drummond, former House Speaker Charles McCall, former Public Safety Secretary Chip Keating, and others. Incumbent Governor Stitt is term-limited. Recent polls and prediction markets show Mazzei gaining ground.

Mazzei has run media campaigns before, including a multi-million-dollar buy in January, highlighting similar tax and education priorities. The latest ad is playing on TV and appeared on X, drawing attention to his conservative economic vision.