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Kevin Hern
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma
Republican
Kevin Hern
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
$91.4K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Kevin Hern is trading at 100% to win the Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age64 years old (Dec 4, 1961)
GenderMale
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LocationOklahoma
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationArkansas Tech University (B.S., 1986)
Notable personal detailsKevin Ray Hern is a Republican U.S. Representative from Oklahoma’s 1st congressional district, first elected in 2018. Before serving in Congress, he worked in engineering and technology and became a McDonald’s franchisee and business owner. He earned a B.S. from Arkansas Tech University and an M.B.A. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports making the post-2017 tax cuts and small-business tax deductions permanent, opposes proposed tax increases by the Biden administration, and criticizes international tax proposals viewed as disadvantaging U.S. companies. Advocates lower taxes for businesses and codifying tax policies to sustain pro-growth incentives.
Healthcare
Opposes large federal expansion of healthcare and supports market-driven, choice-centered health policy; has supported repealing the Affordable Care Act and backed Republican proposals to reduce federal involvement in programs like Medicaid. His public statements emphasize free‑market solutions and increasing options to lower costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including increasing border agents, resuming border wall construction, ending catch-and-release, and tightening asylum/parole policies. Opposes the Biden administration’s immigration policies and has backed Republican legislative proposals to restrict asylum abuse and strengthen enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports pro-life positions and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, saying the question should be returned to the states; has voted for and publicly praised pro-life legislation.
Climate & Energy
Opposes the Green New Deal and similar aggressive climate proposals, emphasizes energy independence and support for domestic oil and gas production, and criticizes federal policies he views as restricting American energy. Has supported legislation and votes consistent with protecting U.S. fossil-fuel interests and opposing Paris-Agreement-aligned measures.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes expanded federal background-check legislation and voted against bills to expand background checks and extend transfer review periods. Supports permitless/constitutional carry and frames additional gun restrictions as infringements on Second Amendment rights.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Kevin Hern has won the Oklahoma Republican Senate primary and secured the GOP nomination for the special election, putting him on track for the general election. He won outright with a strong share of the vote and will face the Democratic nominee after that party’s runoff. His campaign has also drawn high-profile backing, including endorsements from Donald Trump, John Thune, and Tim Scott. Reports also note outside spending from crypto-focused PACs in support of his race.
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Articles
UNUPI News3 months ago
Oklahomans reject $15 minimum wage; Hern wins GOP primary
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CCoinDesk3 months ago
Crypto PAC's $12 million Senate candidate, Barry Moore, wins Alabama GOP primary
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NNewsmax3 months ago
Trump-Endorsed Rep. Hern Wins Okla. GOP Senate Primary
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NNNBC News3 months ago
Rep. Kevin Hern wins GOP Senate primary in Oklahoma
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Kevin Hern currently averages 50.5%, ranking first in this race, 10.5 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 50.5%Position: firstMargin: +10.5 ptsLatest poll: 52.0% (Mar 7 - 9)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Mar 7 - 9.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.7M
$2.0M
$1.4M
$677.4K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.7M
$702.3K
$1.3M
$54.5K
Cycle 2024
$2.7M
$1.1M
$2.3M
$93.9K
Cycle 2026
$2.5M
$0.00
$3.7M
$203.4K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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