Kevin Hern

Recent media appearances

None found as of Nov 9, 2026

Top articles

1. News 9Oklahoma U.S. Senate Race: Kevin Hern vs. Jasmine Thomas Voter GuideOct 2, 2026
2. PBS NewsHour (Associated Press)Rep. Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, governor's race heads to runoffJun 17, 2026
3. KGOUHern announces bid for open Oklahoma Senate seatMar 12, 2026
4. Roll CallHern launches bid for open Senate seatMar 11, 2026

Overview

Kevin Hern is a Republican who has represented Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District since November 2018. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and has chaired the House Republican Policy Committee. hern.house.gov

Before Congress he worked as an aerospace engineer at Rockwell International and later owned McDonald's franchises in northeastern Oklahoma. hern.house.gov rollcall.com

He entered the race in March 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin, who became Homeland Security secretary, and won the Republican nomination in June with President Trump's endorsement. rollcall.com PBS

Platform

• Says he will support President Trump's America First agenda and fight for Oklahoma in the Senate.kgou.org
• Says he would represent conservative principles and "Oklahoma ideologies" in the Senate, drawing on his House work on trade and energy.PBS