Kevin Stitt sidesteps support for Vance in 2028 by urging GOP to nominate a governor

Published February 19, 2026 11:10am ET



Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) said on Thursday he would like to see the Republican Party nominate an experienced governor for president in 2028 — a suggestion that does not apply to Vice President JD Vance, the presumed front-runner in the next presidential race.

During the Politico Governors Summit in Washington, D.C., the Oklahoma governor would not commit to backing Vance for the presidency.

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