Congressman Kevin Hern pitches for U.S. Senate seat in Sapulpa

Hern is running for the seat being vacated by Markwayne Mullin.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:58am

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Congressman Kevin Hern made a stop in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on Friday to pitch his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat that is being vacated by Markwayne Mullin.

Why it matters

Hern's Senate bid is part of a larger race to fill an open seat in Oklahoma, which could impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

The details

Hern, who currently represents Oklahoma's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House, is looking to move up to the Senate. The seat is being vacated by Markwayne Mullin, who is not seeking re-election.

  • Hern made the campaign stop in Sapulpa on Friday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Congressman Kevin Hern

A U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 1st congressional district who is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Markwayne Mullin.

Markwayne Mullin

The current U.S. Senator from Oklahoma who is not seeking re-election, leaving an open Senate seat.

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What’s next

Hern will continue campaigning across Oklahoma as he seeks the Republican nomination for the open Senate seat.

The takeaway

Hern's Senate bid is part of a larger race to fill an open seat in Oklahoma, which could impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.