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Trump endorses Hern for Mullin’s Oklahoma Senate seat
Trump's endorsement may unify Oklahoma Republicans behind Hern, who aligns with Trump's agenda and holds $2.2 million in campaign funds, boosting GOP chances to retain the seat.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, stating 'Hern will be an outstanding Senator, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement'.
- Two days after Hern entered the race, he launched his campaign at Oklahoma City GOP headquarters on Thursday, March 12, while Governor of Oklahoma Kevin Stitt and U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice announced they would not run.
- Hern, who has served since 2018, is Oklahoma's wealthiest member of Congress with a $110 million net worth and $2.2 million in campaign cash, having built his fortune operating McDonald's franchises.
- The endorsement could clear the field and influence Stitt's appointment process as Republicans try to retain their Senate majority.
- Trump also emphasized his statewide strength in Oklahoma by noting he won all 77 counties in the past three presidential elections.
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