Global Politics Report Editorial
An aluminum smelter becomes part of Oklahoma Republican governor runoff election
A proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter pushed by President Trump is splitting Oklahoma Republicans.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Election
Published: Aug. 24, 2026 at 05:17 PM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics