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Oklahoma Senate Race

Election: Nov 3, 2026Updated: Apr 6, 2026

📊Polling

No general election polling data available yet as Republican primary scheduled for June 16, 2026.

safe r— Cook Political Report|Sabato

This race will not affect party control as Oklahoma is heavily Republican. Republicans have dominated statewide elections since 1980 with Trump winning every county in 2024 by 34 points.

Brian RagainR

Nick HankinsR

William Sean BucknerR

Gary Ty EnglandR

Rebekah LaVannD

N'Kiyla 'Jasmine' ThomasD

Jim PriestD

William Evan Scott BeckD

Troy Wesley GreenD

Kevin HernR

Summary

Brian Ragain is a firefighter-paramedic and registered nurse from the Chickasha Fire Department running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. He brings emergency response and healthcare professional experience to his campaign.

Nick Hankins is a business intelligence developer who previously ran as a candidate for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district in 2024. He is now running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

William Sean Buckner is an Air Force veteran and former real estate broker running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Limited additional biographical information is publicly available.

Gary Ty England is a country singer running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Limited biographical and campaign information is publicly available.

Rebekah LaVann is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. She is described as a janitor.

N'Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas is a registered nurse running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 2026.

Jim Priest is a retired attorney, minister, and former nonprofit executive running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a lawyer and has served as CEO of Sunbeam Family Services and Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma. Priest is also a 2010 Oklahoma Attorney General nominee.

William Evan Scott Beck is described as a progressive activist running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Limited biographical information is publicly available at this time.

Troy Green, 58, is a law enforcement veteran and founder of Safe Haven Oklahoma, a nonprofit fighting human trafficking and child exploitation. Green spent 30 years in law enforcement, juvenile detention, and private security work. He is also a lifelong martial artist with multiple black belts and taught martial arts for over 30 years, specifically creating safe spaces for at-risk youth and abuse survivors. Green was raised in foster care and experienced periods of homelessness and poverty in his childhood, which he says shaped his commitment to fighting for working families. He holds a bachelor's degree in history with minors in English and philosophy and is pursuing a master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Oklahoma.

Kevin Hern is a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District since 2018. Born in Missouri and raised in Arkansas, Hern worked his way out of poverty to become a successful entrepreneur, owning 18 McDonald's franchises in the Tulsa area before selling his last franchise in 2021. He has also been involved in hog farming, banking, and media enterprises. In Congress, he serves as Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee and was formerly chair of the Republican Study Committee. Hern won his House races by substantial margins: 31 percentage points in 2020, 27 percentage points in 2022, and 26 percentage points in 2024.

Campaign Promises

No campaign promises listed yet.

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform

Justice

Combat Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation

Other

Congressional Accountability
Responsive Democracy
Term Limits

Other

America First Agenda

Immigration

Border Security and Immigration Enforcement

Economy

Economic Affordability

Defense

Veterans Support

Key Issue Positions

No key issues listed yet.

Healthcare and Prescription Drugs

Pro-Medicare expansion, anti-insurance company pricing

Believes insurance companies are pricing families out of healthcare. Criticized Senator Mullin for voting for policies that would cause Oklahomans to lose health insurance.

Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation

Top priority for Senate

Founded Safe Haven Oklahoma nonprofit. Wants full law enforcement funding, survivor services, and release of Epstein Files.

Congressional Ethics and Reform

Anti-corruption, pro-term limits

Opposes stock trading by Congress members, supports term limits amendment, opposes corporate lobbying influence.

Conservative Governance

Strong conservative voting record

Hern has a 95% lifetime conservative voting record according to Heritage Action and has emphasized conservative values throughout his career.

2020 Election Denial

Attempted to overturn 2020 election results

Hern signed an amicus brief with 125 other Republicans supporting Texas v. Pennsylvania, attempting to overturn 2020 election results. He also voted against certifying electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6, 2021.

Immigration and Border Security

Pro-enforcement, pro-border wall

Strong supporter of border enforcement and internal enforcement policies. Pledges to deport undocumented immigrants he considers dangerous.

Healthcare

Opposes Affordable Care Act extensions

Opposes extending tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. Supports welfare reform with work requirements.

Top Donors

No donor data available.

Trump endorsement + national Republican leadership support

In-kind value not disclosedIndividual

President Trump endorsed Hern on March 13, 2026. Senators Jim Banks, Bill Hagerty, Rick Scott, and Ron Johnson also endorsed him.

Contradictions

No contradictions documented.

Claim: In 2012, pledged to serve no more than six years in the House

Contradiction: Ran for reelection in 2018 and 2020, breaking the pledge and ultimately serving eight years before running for Senate

Source: Oklahoma Constitution sources note Mullin's similar pledge violation in 2012

Claim: Positions himself as anti-establishment and pro-reform

Contradiction: Now serves as House Republican Policy Committee Chair, a senior leadership position aligned with establishment Republican priorities

Source: Congressional records and news reports on Hern's leadership roles

What Opponents Say

No opponent claims documented.

Republican opponents

Green as Democratic candidate in deep-red Oklahoma has limited viability

Oklahoma last elected a Democrat to Senate in 1990

Democratic opponents (generally)

Hern participated in attempts to overturn the 2020 election and voted against certifying electoral votes

Expected to be central Democratic argument in general election

Endorsements

No endorsements listed.

President Donald Trumpindividual

U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK)individual

Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK-2)individual

Senators Jim Banks, Bill Hagerty, Rick Scott, and Ron Johnsonindividual

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Oklahoma Senate Race 2026

Brian Ragain

Nick Hankins

William Sean Buckner

Gary Ty England

Rebekah LaVann

N'Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas

Jim Priest

William Evan Scott Beck

Troy Wesley Green

Kevin Hern