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Senate winner can take office immediately after certification

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said the November 3 Senate winner can take office immediately.
The winner will finish Armstrong’s term and start a new six-year term, avoiding a special election.
The winner will assume office once election results are certified.
Republican Kevin Hern, Democrat N’Kiyla Thomas and a third-party candidate are contesting the seat.
Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong after Markwayne Mullin resigned to become Homeland Security Secretary.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said the November 3 Senate winner can take office immediately.
The winner will finish Armstrong’s term and start a new six-year term, avoiding a special election.
The winner will assume office once election results are certified.
Republican Kevin Hern, Democrat N’Kiyla Thomas and a third-party candidate are contesting the seat.
Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong after Markwayne Mullin resigned to become Homeland Security Secretary.