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Republican
Nick Hankins
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
$89.6K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness intelligence developer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationOklahoma
BackgroundBusiness intelligence developer
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EducationUniversity of Oklahoma (studied computer science for 2 years)
Notable personal detailsNicky Joe Hankins is a Republican candidate who filed to run for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma in 2026. He has described his background as a business intelligence developer and has been active in Republican candidate listings and voter guides in Oklahoma. He previously ran for U.S. House in Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in 2024.
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fec.govdocquery.fec.govoklahoma.govtulsacountygop.orgvoterguideok.comloc.govballotclarity.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgspider.cloudballotready.orgivoterguide.comw2wengage.orgeng.ox.ac.uklinkedin.comfrontpage.ballotpedia.orgen.wikipedia.orggovinfo.govmembers.okhouse.govdocs.planning.org.ukreddit.comoksaysno.comfreepressokc.comselfreliancecentral.comtermlimits.comyouarecurrent.comoksenate.govamericansforprosperity.orgoklegislature.govkgou.orgmuskogeepolitico.comcongress.govoksenatedems.compolitics1.comtulsabeacon.comjta.orgthecentersquare.comnondoc.comnewson6.comjpost.comcitynewsokc.comsajr.co.zaoklahoman.comballotpedia.orggordonforpolk.comoklahomavoice.comfacebook.comhistory.house.govsenate.govbudget.senate.govvotesmart.org
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing regulation and cutting waste to improve the economic environment and raise living standards; emphasizes minimal, targeted regulation and stopping waste, fraud, and abuse. Endorses pro-growth priorities such as creating jobs and improving economic opportunities, consistent with a preference for limited government intervention in the economy.
Immigration & Border
Supports enforcement-first, restrictionist immigration policies including ending birthright citizenship, deporting all people in the country unlawfully, pausing immigration until a large portion of undocumented immigrants are removed, and banning immigration by followers of Islam.
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Public Safety & Guns
Opposes laws that restrict Second Amendment rights and pledges to vote no on any bill that attempts to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens; supports abolishing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Nick Hankins is in the news in connection with a major shake-up that could trigger a Senate race. Senator Markwayne Mullin is set to become head of the Department of Homeland Security, and if confirmed he would vacate his Senate seat, which is up for election this year. The governor would appoint a temporary replacement until the elected candidate takes office after the election is certified.
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Polls
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Nick Hankins for Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.6K
$2.0K
$1.3K
$657
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.6K
$0.00
$3.3K
$174.95
Source: FEC