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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N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins Oklahoma Senate primary runoff

Politics· Aug 26, 2026

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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.

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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/

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