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- U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern for Oklahoma’s open U.S. Senate seat on March 19, 2026, signaling momentum for a single candidate.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott endorsed Hern, describing him as a proven conservative leader aligned with GOP priorities.
- Hern seeks a full term in November, pending an interim appointment by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, who cannot run.
