Businessman Kevin Stitt (R) defeated Drew Edmondson (D) to win Oklahoma’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday.

Stitt will be in public office for the first time, replacing term-limited Gov. Mary Fallin (R).

Despite electing President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE by a 36 point margin in 2016, Oklahoma has a history of electing conservative Democrats to the governor’s mansion. Since 1971, five of the state’s eight governors have been Democrats. 

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This year’s race was also a close fight, with polls showing Stitt with only a single digit lead ahead of the vote.

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Stitt was boosted by the support of major Republican Party figures, including Trump and Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE (Texas).

Stitt had defeated Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett in a run-off to secure the GOP nomination.