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Trump Appoints Mullin, Fueling Oklahoma Primary and $15 Wage Issue

6/17/2026

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Trump Appoints Mullin

President Donald Trump appointed Sen. Markwayne Mullin to Department of Homeland Security, creating Senate vacancy contested in Oklahoma’s June 16 primary.
Oklahoma voters held primary elections on June 16, 2026 to choose nominees for open federal and state offices.
The gubernatorial primary includes Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Chip Keating, Mike Mazzei and Charles McCall.
State Question 832 would raise wage to $15 hourly by 2029, tying hikes to cost-of-living adjustments.

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California’s June 16 primary will fill Eric Swalwell’s 14th seat, featuring Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez.
Oklahoma voters will decide State Question 832 to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2029.

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Trump Appoints Mullin

President Donald Trump appointed Sen. Markwayne Mullin to Department of Homeland Security, creating Senate vacancy contested in Oklahoma’s June 16 primary.
Oklahoma voters held primary elections on June 16, 2026 to choose nominees for open federal and state offices.
The gubernatorial primary includes Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Chip Keating, Mike Mazzei and Charles McCall.
State Question 832 would raise wage to $15 hourly by 2029, tying hikes to cost-of-living adjustments.

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