Kevin Hern
Representative, OK-01 · Republican · Oklahoma
Kevin Hern is a four-term U.S. Representative for the Tulsa area and a former businessman, running as the Republican nominee in Oklahoma’s 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A wealthy former franchisee and House GOP policy leader with deep resources and a firmly conservative record.
Core Strength
Strong fundraising and self-funding capacity, business credentials, and conservative-base support.
Core Weakness
Ties to wealth and a short Senate-campaign profile that opponents will contest.
Recent Action
Emerged as the Republican nominee for Oklahoma’s regular 2026 U.S. Senate seat.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 97%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $55M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal appropriations and project funding directed to Oklahoma’s 1st District (absolute, session-to-date).
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Opposes new climate mandates; backs oil, gas, and domestic energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage.
Second Amendment—Opposes5
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment supporter opposing new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes5
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Champions strict border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Supports5
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Backs the 2025 strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and a firm posture toward Tehran.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.