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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
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. 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
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 Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More