Mike Mazzei, right, who has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor, stopped by the newspaper office on his way to Henryetta Tuesday morning to visit with city and business leaders. Escorting Mazzei was Brad Sellers, as they visited briefly with Lacey Thompson. Mazzei served in the Senate from 2004-16, and then as Oklahoma Secretary of Budget under Gov. Kevin Stitt from 201820. Mazzei launched his campaign for Oklahoma’s 2026 gubernatorial election in early April, pledging to overhaul education, cut taxes and protect Oklahoma land from foreign ownership.