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.
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About Kevin Hern
Kevin Ray Hern is an American politician and businessman from Oklahoma. A Republican, he has been a member of the United States House of Representatives for Oklahoma's 1st congressional district since 2018.
Everything about Kevin Hern →- Occupation
- politician, businessperson
- Position held
- United States representative, United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 4, 1961
- Website
- https://hern.house.gov/