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D.C. Digest: Did election make lame duck session lamer?
House majority leader Hakeem Jeffries’ reservations about the Senate’s bipartisan permitting bill could affect plans by Oklahoma’s temporary U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong and his successor-elect, Kevin Hern. Read More
Tedford wins Oklahoma election to replace House’s Hern
Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford (R) is projected to win the state’s 1st Congressional District election to replace Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Tedford beat his Democratic opponent, John Croisant, for the seat Hern left open after he decided to run for Oklahoma’s open S Read More
Hern completes move to U.S. Senate with election victory
The only real remaining question for First District Congressman Kevin Hern is when he will officially move across the U.S. Capitol rotunda. Read More
Hern wins Mullin’s Oklahoma Senate seat
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is projected to win his election for Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hern, who announced his run for the seat after President Trump tapped then-Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to lead the Department of Homeland Security in March, was the favorite to win in ruby-red O Read More
Oklahoma live results: 2026 Senate election
Republican Rep. Kevin Hern and Democrat N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas are duking it out to represent Oklahoma in the state’s open Senate race. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin resigned from the seat this spring to join the Trump administration, replacing former Homeland Security Secretary Krist Read More
Oklahoma live results: 2026 House elections
Rep. Kevin Hern’s (R-Okla.) ruby-red seat representing the Tulsa metropolitan area is up for grabs Tuesday, with him opting to run for Senate. All five of Oklahoma’s House districts are represented by Republicans. The other members of the delegation are all running for reelection. Polls close at 8 p Read More
AG says U.S. Senate race winner can take office immediately
The opinion, requested by Gov. Kevin Stitt and the state Senate pro tem, stops short of saying the winner — likely current 1st District Congressman Kevin Hern — must be sworn in ASAP after certification. Read More
Dem newcomer wins Oklahoma runoff with vow to impeach Trump in first 100 days
Oklahoma Democratic Senate nomination went to a nurse who vows to impeach Donald Trump within her first 100 days. She faces Rep. Kevin Hern in November. Read More
Rep. Kevin Hern is a former McDonald's franchisee
President Trump-endorsed Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern handily won his primary Tuesday, putting him on track to be sworn in as the next Sooner State "McSenator" -- the first to have banked millions during a career running McDonald's. Read More
Rep. Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, governor's race heads to runoff
The primary had Republicans picking their preferred successor to outgoing Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt and a nominee for the Senate seat once held by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Read More
Gentner Drummond, Mike Mazzei advance to Oklahoma GOP runoff for governor
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern easily won Oklahoma's GOP nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a show of President Donald Trump's status as Republican Party kingmaker . Read More
Rep. Kevin Hern is Oklahoma's GOP Senate nominee in the latest show of Trump’s clout in the party
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern easily won Oklahoma's GOP nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in another show of President Donald Trump's status as Republican Party kingmaker . Read More
Trump-Endorsed Rep. Hern Wins Okla. GOP Senate Primary
Rep. Kevin Hern won Oklahoma's Republican Senate primary outright Tuesday, securing the GOP nomination to succeed Markwayne Mullin and avoiding a runoff after capturing a commanding majority of the vote. Read More
Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary, pushes SAVE Act in Congress
Rep. Kevin Hern cruised to a primary victory in Oklahoma's Senate race and says the SAVE Act is what voters ask about most, questioning why GOP senators won't support it. Read More
GOP's Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Mullin
Hern is likely to win in November to serve the remainder of now-Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's term. Read More
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary
US Representative Kevin Hern of Oklahoma is hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once held by US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Read More
Oklahoma primary elections test Trump's influence in Senate race
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma is hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once held by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Read More
Rep. Hern to Newsmax: World Cup Fans Seeing How Great America Is
Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., told Newsmax on Monday that it's awesome to see foreign visitors attending FIFA World Cup events discover America's beauty, diversity, and opportunities — then share those experiences with people around the world online. Read More
Sens John Thune and Tim Scott endorse Rep Kevin Hern for US Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Sen. Tim Scott have both endorsed Trump-backed U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Kevin Hern. Read More
Sens. Thune, Tim Scott Back Rep. Hern for Oklahoma Senate Seat
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senator Tim Scott endorsed Representative Kevin Hern after President Donald Trump backed his bid for Oklahoma’s open Senate seat. Read More