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Kevin Hern Wins Oklahoma GOP Primary, Secures Senate Spot

6/17/2026

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Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) won the GOP primary, ending need for an August runoff.
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) secured 67.6% of the vote per Associated Press.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Tim Scott endorsed Hern.
Governor Kevin Stitt named Alan Armstrong interim senator, though law bars him from a full term.
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is expected to take the Senate seat after November election.

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Story summary

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) won the GOP primary, ending need for an August runoff.
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) secured 67.6% of the vote per Associated Press.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Tim Scott endorsed Hern.
Governor Kevin Stitt named Alan Armstrong interim senator, though law bars him from a full term.
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is expected to take the Senate seat after November election.