Bice, Hern considering Senate runs to replace Mullin
#Stephanie Bice #Kevin Hern #Markwayne Mullin #Senate race #Oklahoma #Republican primary #Congress #election 2024
π Key Takeaways
- Rep. Stephanie Bice is considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
- Rep. Kevin Hern is also weighing a potential Senate campaign to succeed Mullin.
- The Senate seat is opening up due to Mullin's decision not to seek re-election.
- This could lead to competitive Republican primaries in Oklahoma.
- The moves reflect shifting dynamics within Oklahoma's congressional delegation.
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Markwayne Mullin
American politician (born 1977)
Markwayne Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American politician and businessman who has served since 2023 as the junior United States senator from Oklahoma. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in a special election in 2022 to serve the remainder of Jim Inhofe's term. A member of the Che...
Oklahoma
U.S. state
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Kevin Hern
American politician (born 1961)
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Stephanie Bice
American politician (born 1973)
Stephanie Irene Bice (nΓ©e Asady; born November 11, 1973) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Oklahoma's 5th congressional district since 2021. She is the first American of Iranian and Pakistani descent to be elected to Congress. A member of the Republican Party, Bice pre...
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