Mazzei ends State Treasurer bid following employer conflict

Thus ends one of the shortest statewide campaigns in recent years:

Former State Senator Mike Mazzei Withdraws from the Oklahoma State Treasurers Race

Reversal from Raymond James on allowing Mazzei to run forces Mazzei to withdraw. 

TULSA, OKLAHOMA – It is with much regret that I must withdraw from the race. I know there are so many big issues facing our state and country that need a fiscal conservative solution,” said Mike Mazzei “That was why I was running, to push our state to new heights.” 

“I was running on the optimism and incredibly bright future of our state.  I know that in Oklahoma, we lead the nation as fiscal conservatives, promoting traditional family values, and economic growth and development.  While I am disappointed, I know that I will continue to work on each of those issues whether I am in an elected office or not.   I believe in our state and I believe in each individual and their future.     

Mazzei went on to say, “Our campaign was off to a very impressive start with achieving both early organization and fundraising goals.  I truly appreciate the faith you had in me to be a part of this campaign. While this is unexpected, this campaign will not be the last time that I seek a way to help and serve the wonderful people of Oklahoma.”