U.S. Representative Kevin Hern to Run for Oklahoma Senate Seat in 2026
U.S. Representative Kevin Hern, a Republican from Oklahoma, is set to run for a U.S. Senate seat in 2026. The election will be for an open seat, as interim Senator Alan Armstrong (R) is not seeking re-election. The race is currently rated as 'Solid R' by the Cook Political Report and 'Safe R' by Sabato's Crystal Ball, indicating a strong Republican advantage. No public general-election polls have been logged yet for this race. Hern will be running against N'Kiyla Thomas, a Democrat and nurse. This development positions Hern, currently a U.S. Representative, for a potential move to the upper chamber of Congress.