Kevin Hern

N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins Oklahoma Senate primary runoff

N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a 31-year-old nurse and Chickasaw Nation member who identifies as a democratic socialist, won Oklahoma’s Democratic Senate primary runoff, defeating Jim Priest to secure the nomination and set up a November showdown with GOP Rep. Kevin Hern. Republicans hold a registration edge and Hern has President Trump’s endorsement, while Thomas campaigned on healthcare reform, economic justice, and tribal sovereignty after leading the June primary and overcoming fundraising disparities.