U.S. Senate. General Election
Kevin Hern (R) is the Republican nominee (June 16). Democratic nominee depends on the Aug. 25 runoff between Jim Priest and Jasmine Thomas. both listed until the runoff is certified.
Kevin Hern
Republican
U.S. Representative for OK-1 since 2018. Won the June 16, 2026 Republican Senate primary with 67.3%. Seeking the Class II seat after Sen. Markwayne Mullin resigned (March 2026) to become DHS Secretary. Appointed Sen. Alan S. Armstrong cannot seek a full term.
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.