Polling Average
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47.3%
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37%
Republican
Trump Endorsed
Trump EndorsedKevin Hern
RepublicanTrump Endorsed
Trump EndorsedKevin Hern
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
$75.7K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationOklahoma
SourcesShowHide
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports permanent tax cuts and pro-growth, business-friendly tax policies, favors simplifying the tax code so income stays with earners, and advocates cutting government spending. Has sponsored and promoted legislation and policies that enact permanent small-business tax relief and immediate expensing provisions. Emphasizes reducing taxes on individuals and businesses as a primary route to economic growth.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports repeal of "Obamacare," favors market-driven health care solutions including health savings accounts and private-sector approaches, and defends private Medicare Advantage programs over expansions of government-run coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including construction of border barriers and legal changes to restrict asylum "abuse"; criticizes executive actions that expand parole for migrants. Does not advocate broad regularization or pathways to citizenship in cited materials.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legally recognizing life at conception and has cosponsored multiple federal bills to restrict abortion access, including the Life at Conception Act and legislation to prohibit taxpayer funding for abortion and to limit funding for abortion providers.
Climate & Energy
Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach prioritizing Oklahoma energy production and opposing the Green New Deal; favors reducing regulatory barriers to fossil fuel development while supporting domestic energy independence. Emphasizes market-friendly policies and criticizes aggressive federal climate regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports robust Second Amendment protections, backs concealed-carry reciprocity, and opposes expanded federal gun restrictions such as red flag laws and broad background-check/bans on semi-automatic firearms. Has voted against federal gun-control measures and framed proposed federal restrictions as unconstitutional.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Rep. Kevin Hern has announced he is running for Oklahoma’s U.S. Senate seat in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to formally enter the race. The opening is tied to Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s expected departure after being nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security, which would trigger a temporary gubernatorial appointment. Hern’s decision to run would also add to House Republican turnover as he leaves his House seat to seek higher office.
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Articles
CNCable News Network3 months ago
A record number of Republicans are leaving the House
Neutral
TWTulsa World3 months ago
Oklahoma's Kevin Hern formally announces Senate bid
Neutral
FNFox News3 months ago
Kevin Hern launches Senate bid for Markwayne Mullin’s Oklahoma seat
Positive
NNNBC News3 months ago
Republican Rep. Kevin Hern to run for Sen. Markwayne Mullin's seat in Oklahoma
Positive
Polls
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Kevin Hern for Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Kevin Hern for the 2026 Oklahoma U.S. Senate race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.7M
$2.0M
$1.4M
$677.4K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.7M
$702.3K
$1.3M
$54.5K
Cycle 2024
$2.7M
$1.1M
$2.3M
$93.9K
Cycle 2026
$2.5M
$207.0K
$3.5M
$230.0K
Source: FEC