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Republican Kevin Hern Wins Election to U.S. Senate From Oklahoma
Hern, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was favored after serving in the House since 2018.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Republican Kevin Hern won the U.S. Senate election representing Oklahoma, defeating Democrat N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas. The Associated Press declared Hern the winner at 9:36 p.m. EST.
- Hern fills the vacancy left by former Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who became President Donald Trump's Homeland Security secretary earlier this year. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt had appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong, who declined to run for a full term.
- A close ally of Trump, Hern has served in the House since 2018 and was heavily favored to defeat Thomas, a nurse and military spouse. His prior legislative experience positioned him as the frontrunner throughout the campaign.
- Hern officially began his move across the Capitol rotunda following his victory. "Oklahoma sent me to Washington to get things done," Hern said, signaling his legislative priorities.
- As a senator, Hern will now assume the full term for the seat, which had been temporarily filled by gubernatorial appointment since March. His election concludes the interim period and establishes his six-year Senate tenure.
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NRSC Congratulates Hern on Oklahoma Senate Win
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NRSC Chairman Tim Scott issued the following statement congratulating Senator-elect Kevin Hern on his victory: “Congratulations to Senator-elect Kevin Hern on his huge victory! Kevin is a battle-tested conservative warrior who has delivered countless wins and will always put Oklahoma first. I look forward to working with Kevin in the Senate to continue […]
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