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Two more join Republican free-for-all for CD 1 vacancy
Owasso businessman Nathan Butterfield and Courtney Gill of Tulsa brought to seven the Republicans formally contending for the vacancy created by incumbent Kevin Hern's decision to run for U.S. Senate.
Jed Cochran enters US House race for Oklahoma's 1st District
He joins several Republicans and Democrats campaigning to succeed Kevin Hern as 1st District congressman, including Jackson Stallings, Kim David, Jackson Lahmeyer, Mark Tedford, John Croisant and Erica Watkins.
Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer joins race for U.S. House seat
The Tulsa pastor announced Tuesday he's joining the field to succeed U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern.
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.
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.
Tulsa World top stories for March 8-14, 2026
Also, Tulsa Police Department to open patrol division downtown; Congressman Kevin Hern formally announces Senate bid; Councilors propose charter amendment for public safety oversight office; and, Tulsa Public Schools names
With Endorsement, Trump Clears Oklahoma Senate Path
The move, as other Republicans confirmed they would not run, all but assured Representative Kevin Hern would succeed Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Trump Endorses Kevin Hern in Oklahoma Senate Primary Race
President Donald Trump moved to clear the field in an Oklahoma primary race, endorsing Representative Kevin Hern just two days after Hern began his campaign for Senate.
Stephanie Bice passes on run for Oklahoma Senate seat
Bice's decision paves the way for Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) to receive support from their House Republican colleagues.