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Kevin Hern

Republican candidate for United States Senator, Oklahoma · Open seat

U.S. Representative (Oklahoma's 1st District); businessman

Kevin Hern is a Republican businessman who has represented Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House since November 2018. On March 11, 2026, he announced a run for the open U.S. Senate seat left by Markwayne Mullin, who resigned to become Secretary of Homeland Security. He won the Republican primary on June 16, 2026, and is the Republican nominee in the November 3 general election.

Where Hern stands

Alignment with President Trump

Says he supports President Trump's agenda and pledged to be a 'loyal ally' to the president in the Senate.

Cost of living / economy

Says he wants to lower costs for Americans and move conservative policies through the Senate.

Health care

In his 2018 House campaign, said health care policy should make care more affordable and accessible without expanding the federal government, and argued the Affordable Care Act leads to higher costs and less access.

Background

• U.S. Representative, Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District, 2018–present
• Chair, House Republican Policy Committee, 2025–2026
• Chair, Republican Study Committee, 2023–2025
• Businessman and entrepreneur
• Grew up on an Air Force base
• Won 2026 Republican U.S. Senate primary in Oklahoma (June 16, 2026); endorsed by President Trump

Also running for United States Senator

• N'Kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas Democratic
• Sevier White Libertarian
• Curtis Stinnett Independent
• Ron Meinhardt Independent

Sources

• Ballotpedia News: Hern announces Senate run (2026-03-12)
• Ballotpedia: Kevin Hern
• News9: Hern speaks after launching Senate bid
• Fox News: Hern launches Senate bid
• The Hill: Hern launches Senate bid
• NBC News: Oklahoma Senate primary results 2026
• Wikipedia: 2026 U.S. Senate election in Oklahoma

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