Trump-backed Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Markwayne Mullin

Published June 16, 2026 9:03pm ET | Updated June 16, 2026 9:17pm ET



Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) won Tuesday’s Oklahoma Republican Senate primary, all but ensuring a November general election victory in the solidly red state.

Hern, endorsed by President Donald Trump, 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 Markwayne Mullin.

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