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Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma GOP primary for Senate seat

Kevin Hern has won the Republican primary election in Oklahoma for the U.S. Senate seat. He secured victory in the primary race, positioning him for the general election. Additionally, Oklahoma voters rejected a proposed increase to the state's minimum wage.

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Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma GOP primary for Senate seat

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What Happened

Kevin Hern has won the Republican primary election in Oklahoma for the U.S. Senate seat, defeating other candidates in the race. His victory in the primary secures his position as the Republican nominee for the general election.

In addition to the primary election for the Senate seat, Oklahoma voters also cast ballots on a proposed increase to the state's minimum wage. The measure to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour was rejected by the voters.

Key Facts

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    Kevin Hern won the Republican primary for the Oklahoma Senate seat.

  2. 2

    Oklahoma voters rejected a $15 minimum wage increase.

  3. 3

    Kevin Hern is the Republican nominee for the general election.

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thehillThe Hill
This article focuses on Kevin Hern's victory in the Republican primary for the Oklahoma Senate seat, noting it is for the seat previously held by Markwayne Mullin.
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washington-examinerWashington Examiner
This article highlights Kevin Hern's win in the Oklahoma Senate primary, emphasizing his status as a Trump-backed candidate and his likely success in the general election.
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upiUnited Press International
This article reports on two distinct outcomes from Oklahoma elections: the Republican primary winner for a Senate seat and the rejection of a minimum wage increase by voters.
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3 articles · chronological
The HillThe Hill
Hern wins GOP primary for Mullin's Senate seat in Oklahoma
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump-backed Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Markwayne Mullin
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Oklahomans reject $15 minimum wage; Hern wins GOP primary

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3 articles · chronological

The HillThe Hill
Hern wins GOP primary for Mullin's Senate seat in Oklahoma
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump-backed Kevin Hern wins Oklahoma Senate primary to replace Markwayne Mullin
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Oklahomans reject $15 minimum wage; Hern wins GOP primary

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