Former State Sen. Mike Mazzei has withdrawn from the race for State Treasurer of Oklahoma.

“I was running on the optimism and incredibly bright future of our state, Mazzei said.”I know that in Oklahoma, we lead the nation as fiscal conservatives, promoting traditional family values, and economic growth and development.  While I am disappointed, I know that I will continue to work on each of those issues whether I am in an elected office or not.”

Mazzei said a business relationship caused him to withdraw.