Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates debate education, healthcare and artificial intelligence

Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates Cyndi Munson and Mike Mazzei debated education, healthcare and artificial intelligence Thursday, with Munson calling for increased teacher pay and Medicaid expansion while Mazzei proposed a statewide literacy director modeled on Mississippi's approach and emphasized addressing waste in the healthcare system. Both candidates addressed data centers, with Munson proposing a moratorium on new projects and Mazzei advocating specific guardrails including no taxpayer funding and local approval requirements. The debate highlighted their contrasting philosophies on state investment and regulation ahead of the general election.