{"id":2614829,"date":"2026-06-16T21:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T01:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gops-kevin-hern-wins-oklahoma-senate-primary-to-replace-mullin\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T21:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T01:22:39","slug":"gops-kevin-hern-wins-oklahoma-senate-primary-to-replace-mullin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gops-kevin-hern-wins-oklahoma-senate-primary-to-replace-mullin\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP&#8217;s Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Mullin"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgops-kevin-hern-wins-oklahoma-senate-primary-to-replace-mullin%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2614829&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Kevin Hern, a Republican representing Oklahoma, won the state&#8217;s Senate primary with backing from Donald Trump, positioning him to likely secure the Senate seat in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid Order, Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional Orders\">november election<\/a>. This seat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-quietly-removes-law-that-prioritized-immigrants-who-were-less-likely-to-need-welfare\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Quietly Removes Law That Prioritized Immigrants Who Were Less Likely To Need Welfare\">previously held<\/a> by Markwayne Mullin, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-50-killed-in-taiwans-deadliest-rail-disaster-train-carrying-nearly-500-people-crashes-and-derails\/\" title=\"At Least 50 Killed In Taiwan\u2019s \u2018Deadliest Rail Disaster,\u2019 Train Carrying Nearly 500 People Crashes And Derails\">considered safe<\/a> for the GOP, and Hern is expected to assume office shortly after the election due to Oklahoma law. Mullin, who was confirmed as Homeland Security secretary earlier this year, previously served in the House. The race in Oklahoma\u2019s 1st Congressional District, based in Tulsa, features several Republican candidates vying to replace Hern\u2019s House seat.Hern has been influential in shaping House GOP policies through leadership roles. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >broader political landscape includes<\/a> other open GOP-held Senate seats in states like Montana, Louisiana, Kentucky, Alabama, and Wyoming.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4487525\/kevin-hern-meet-gop-campaign-chairman-senate-run\/\">Kevin Hern<\/a> (R-OK) won Tuesday\u2019s Oklahoma Republican Senate primary, all but ensuring a November general election victory in the solidly red state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hern, endorsed by President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a>, was heavily favored to beat several GOP challengers and will face the Democratic nominee to serve in the Senate seat vacated earlier this year by now-Homeland Security Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/markwayne-mullin\/\">Markwayne Mullin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4610873\/kevin-hern-oklahoma-senate-primary\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump-backed Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Markwayne Mullin<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4609700\/mike-collins-wins-georgia-gop-senate-runoff\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4611619\/todd-blanche-confirmation-hearing-july-senate-gop-attorney-general\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Todd Blanche meets with GOP skeptics as Senate sets confirmation hearing<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirmed to his current role in March to take over for former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Mullin was a first-term senator who also previously served in the House. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) tapped Sen. Alan Armstrong (R-OK), a former energy executive, to fill the vacancy, but Oklahoma law prevents the appointed Armstrong from seeking election to the office.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the seat is already set to appear on the ballot this year, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/oklahoma\/title-26\/section-26-12-101\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-key-points-from-trump-campaign-press-conference-on-challenges-to-election-results\/\" title=\"9 Key Points from Trump Campaign Press Conference on Challenges to Election Results\">state law<\/a><\/a> also allows the November winner to take the seat immediately, meaning Hern is likely to assume office in the fall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GOP-controlled seat is one of several that are open this cycle but forecast to remain in Republican control. Others are in Montana, Louisiana, Kentucky, Alabama, and Wyoming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several Republicans are vying for Hern\u2019s seat in Oklahoma\u2019s 1st Congressional District, which is anchored in Tulsa.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4500974\/markwayne-mullin-confirmed-dhs-secretary-support-two-democrats\/\">MARKWAYNE MULLIN CONFIRMED AS DHS SECRETARY WITH SUPPORT FROM TWO DEMOCRATS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump-endorsed pastor Jackson Lahmeyer is facing four rivals: state Rep. Mark Tedford, businessman Nathan Butterfield, former congressional aide Jed Cochran, and Kim David, chairwoman of Oklahoma\u2019s utility and transportation regulatory agency. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will head to an Aug. 25 runoff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hern has played influential roles in shaping House GOP policy as chairman of the Republican Policy Committee and former chairman of the Republican Study Committee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma GOP Senate primary, set for November<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3108,"featured_media":2614830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26167067329546.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[6203,81273,81274,33184],"class_list":["post-2614829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-gop","tag-kevin-hern","tag-oklahoma-senate","tag-primary-election"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26167067329546.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3108"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2614829"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2614833,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614829\/revisions\/2614833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2614830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2614829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2614829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2614829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}