Thune, Tim Scott Backing Hern for Mullin’s Senate Seat

Trump-backed Senate hopeful gains momentum with top GOP endorsements before Mullin DHS shift

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Sen. Tim Scott have both endorsed Trump-backed U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Kevin Hern.

Thune, Tim Scott backing Hern for Mullin’s Senate seat

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Thursday endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) in the race to succeed outgoing Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R). In a release by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which Scott chairs, Thune called Hern “a proven conservative leader and fighter for Oklahomans” in the House.…

Leader John Thune and NRSC Chairman Tim Scott Endorse Kevin Hern in Oklahoma Senate Race

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott released the following statements endorsing Kevin Hern in the Oklahoma Senate Race: “Kevin Hern is a proven conservative leader and fighter for Oklahomans in the House, where he has championed our shared Republican agenda. He will be a great asset in the Senate and has my full support and endorsement,” said Leader Thune. “Kevin Hern is a principl…

Thune, Scott back Rep. Kevin Hern to replace Markwayne Mullin

The pair follow Trump in endorsing Hern's bid. Notably, Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Okla., will appoint a replacement to complete Mullin's term.