Oklahoma Republicans have chosen their nominee for the upcoming Senate election, with Rep. Kevin Hern projected to secure the Republican primary. Hern's decisive entry into the race in March effectively cleared the field, following the departure of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for a role in President Trump's Cabinet. As a result, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong to fill the vacant seat on an interim basis. With Hern's projected win, he is set to face off against the Democratic nominee in the general election, which is expected to be a closely watched contest in a state that has trended increasingly Republican in recent years.
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Oklahoma, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hern effectively cleared the field when he entered the race in March, shortly after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin vacated his Senate seat to join President Trump’s Cabinet. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong...
