Mullin’s likely move to the Department of Homeland Security is setting off a scramble for his seat.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin speaks to reporters in the Russell Senate Building on Nov. 21, 2024. Angelina Katsanis/POLITICO via AP
President Donald Trump’s move Thursday to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin to run the Department of Homeland Security set off an immediate sprint for the soon-to-be-open Oklahoma Senate seat.
Rep. Kevin Hern will soon launch a bid for Senate, a source familiar with the matter told NOTUS.
“Oh, absolutely,” Hern said when NOTUS asked if he was considering a run for the Senate seat.
Stay connected with free newsletters and updates from Washington’s fastest-growing newsroom.
Stay connected with free newsletters and updates from Washington’s fastest-growing newsroom.
Log into your account.
We sent a 4-digit code to . Enter the pin to confirm your account.
New code will be available in 1:00
We encountered an error with the passcode sent to . Please reenter your email.