Republican Kevin Hern Wins Oklahoma Senate Race
Republican Kevin Hern defeats Democrat N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas in Oklahoma Senate race, securing the seat after Trump’s endorsement.
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Republican Kevin Hern has won Oklahoma’s Senate race, defeating Democrat N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas in a closely contested election. The Associated Press officially called the race for Hern on November 3, 2026, with 92% of votes counted. Hern secured 57% of the vote with 590,384 votes, while Thomas received 38% with 394,952 votes.
Key Policy Stances and Endorsements
Hern, who has represented Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District in the House since 2018, has consistently supported term limits for Congress and backed multiple bills to aid veterans. He also supported the One Big Beautiful Bill’s funding for immigration enforcement, resisted efforts to restrict the Second Amendment, and cosponsored pro-life legislation such as the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act and the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Additionally, he supported the SAVE America Act.
Hern was endorsed by former President Donald Trump in March, who called him a ‘true friend of MAGA’ and affirmed his commitment to the American people.
Thomas’s Campaign Focus
Thomas, a self-described democratic socialist nurse, made Medicare for All, abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and restoring Roe v. Wade her top priorities. She also pledged to impeach, remove, and convict President Trump within her first 100 days in office.
Historical Context of the Seat
The Senate seat now held by Hern was previously occupied by Markwayne Mullin, who resigned to become the Secretary of Homeland Security. The race marks a shift in Oklahoma’s political landscape, with Hern’s victory signaling continued Republican dominance in the state.
Source: OANN
