How much of a chance do you all think Istook has against Democratic Gov. Brad Henry?
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Rep. Istook to run for Oklahoma governor
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Seven-term Republican Rep. Ernest J. Istook said Monday he will leave Congress to run for governor of Oklahoma in 2006.
The 55-year-old congressman joins a crowded field of candidates seeking the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Brad Henry, who is running for a second term. Henry has a 70 percent approval rating in one poll.
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