OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., – October 22, 2025 – The Oklahoma Post
In a twist that few political insiders saw coming, new polling shows House Speaker Charles McCall pulling ahead in the Republican primary for governor; a surge that’s rattling the establishment and putting Attorney General Gentner Drummond on the defensive. The numbers don’t lie, and neither does the messenger: this poll was not conducted by CMA Strategies or Pat McFerron, but by an independent firm trusted across party lines, giving it extra weight in a season thick with campaign spin and consultant smoke.
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Charles McCall Surges to Lead in GOP Primary, New Poll Finds
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Charles McCall has taken the lead in the Republican primary for Governor of Oklahoma, according to new polling. Once considered the underdog, McCall now holds a commanding position over Attorney General Gentner Drummond and has emerged as the clear conservative choice for Republican voters.
“This is more than just numbers, it’s proof that Oklahoma conservatives want proven leadership,” said campaign spokesperson Ashley Peterson. “Charles McCall has stood firm for our values every step of the way, and Republican voters are responding.”
The poll, conducted October 15–17 among 806 likely Republican primary voters, shows McCall leading Drummond by 8 points in a head-to-head matchup (45% to 37%). In a projected runoff, McCall extends his lead to 13 points (49% to 36%). On a five-way ballot, McCall tops the field with 32% of the vote. The poll has a margin of error of ±3.5%.
Much of the shift is driven by McCall’s growing support among conservatives. According to the survey, 75% of GOP voters now rate McCall as conservative, a 13-point increase since September, while Drummond has dropped 15 points, with only 38% now viewing him as conservative.
“Oklahomans are looking for a fighter, someone who won’t cave to political pressure or the radical left,” Peterson said. “That’s why Charles McCall is gaining ground. He’s unapologetically conservative and focused on keeping Oklahoma strong.”
McCall’s recent media blitz has played a key role in reshaping the race. Ads highlighting his alignment with President Donald J. Trump and his defense of parental rights have been seen by a majority of voters, with over 60% recalling each spot. Among voters who have seen the ads, McCall leads by double digits.
Meanwhile, Drummond, once the presumed frontrunner, has suffered a sharp decline in public perception. His favorability has fallen to 39%, with an equal share of voters now viewing him unfavorably, an 18-point swing in just one month.
“We’re standing up for Oklahoma, against those who call themselves Republicans but don’t share our values or our fight,” McCall added. “We will deliver a bold, conservative vision for Oklahoma’s future, and we will win.”
With conservative support consolidating and momentum building, McCall enters the next phase of the campaign as the clear front-runner.
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