Tulsa Congressman Kevin Hern officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Markwayne Mullin, who President Trump is nominating to head up the Department of Homeland Security.
Hern will start the campaign with an astronomical financial lead over pretty much anyone else who might jump into the race. Dominos are now falling that will throw the Oklahoma election into pure chaos. Already, candidates are lining up to run for the 1st Congressional District seat that Hern will be leaving, and some of those candidates will be leaving legislative or local offices open.
TULSA, OK – Congressman Kevin Hern today announced his campaign to represent Oklahoma in the United States Senate. Hern is seeking the full-term seat that is being left vacant due to the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin by President Trump to serve as DHS Secretary.
Hern starts his campaign in a strong financial position with over $7 million on hand, demonstrating early strength in his race for U.S. Senate. A successful business owner and conservative leader, Hern has served Oklahoma’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2018 and currently serves in House GOP leadership as Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. Hern is a leading voice in support of President Trump’s policy agenda, helping drive conservative legislative wins in Congress.
“President Trump’s America First Agenda and our nation are under attack by the Radical Left and RINO Republicans”, said Hern. “Now more than ever, Oklahomans need to know they have a strong conservative leader in Washington who will stand up for their values and support our great President. I will continue fighting for secure borders, lowering the cost of living for families, supporting our law enforcement and military, and putting Oklahomans first. That’s why I’m running for United States Senate.”
The Hern campaign also announced today that Hern’s longtime pollster Tony Fabrizio will serve as Senior Advisor to the campaign. Fabrizio is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading GOP pollsters and strategists. Most notably, Fabrizio has served as the leading pollster for President Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2024 campaigns.
“Kevin Hern is in a strong position to be Oklahoma’s next U.S. Senator,” said Fabrizio. “His record of support for President Trump’s agenda, the trust he has built with Oklahoma voters, and his experience in public service and in business have prepared him for this key role. During this important time for our nation, President Trump and Oklahomans need an ally in the U.S. Senate. That is why I am eager to support Kevin Hern in this race."
Watch Kevin’s Video Launch Here:
Multiple Pro-Trump, conservative U.S. Senators voiced their support early on for Hern to enter the race:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN): “Kevin Hern is a strong, pro-Trump conservative who will make a great US Senator.”
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN): “Kevin Hern is a good friend, strong conservative and business leader who will be a great US Senator. Kevin will be an ally on the Trump agenda.”
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): “With Sen. Mullin taking on the challenge of DHS, Oklahoma is fortunate to have Kevin Hern, a proven conservative, available to take his place in the U.S. Senate.”
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL): “Kevin Hern is a strong conservative leader who has consistently fought for President Trump’s America-First agenda. Kevin would be a great addition to the Senate and has my support should he decide to run.”
by Muskogee Politico - March 11, 2026 at 06:47PM
Congressman Kevin Hern launches campaign for U.S. Senate
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