U.S. Senate. Democratic Primary Runoff
Jim Priest vs Jasmine Thomas. Winner faces GOP nominee Kevin Hern (already nominated June 16 with 67.3%).
Jim Priest
Democrat
Democratic attorney, former civil-rights lawyer, minister, and nonprofit CEO in the Aug. 25, 2026 Senate runoff against Jasmine Thomas. Campaign centerpiece is a “New Fair Deal” affordability agenda (jimpriest.com / jimpriestok.substack.com). Winner faces Kevin Hern in November.
Jasmine Thomas
Democrat
N’Kiyla “Jasmine” Thomas. nurse, Chickasaw citizen, active-duty military spouse, and mom of a child with autism. in the Aug. 25, 2026 Democratic Senate runoff against Jim Priest. Led the five-way primary (~45%). Self-identifies as a progressive / Democratic Socialist. Campaign site: jasmineforok.com. Winner faces Kevin Hern in November.