Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 16, 2026 —

Kevin Hern Wins Republican Primary for Open Oklahoma Senate Seat

Representative Kevin Hern has secured the Republican nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma. The primary election results pave the way for Hern to contend in the general election for the position.

Hern entered the race following the resignation of Senator Markwayne Mullin, who stepped down from his Senate role to accept a position in President Trump’s Cabinet. The vacancy created an open contest for the Senate seat.

Further details regarding the general election or potential opponents were not provided in the summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Fortinsky on thehill.com, see more information here.

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