Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin to Run for U.S. Senate

Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin said Saturday that he will run in the state's special U.S. Senate election this year. Mullin joins what is likely to be a crowded GOP primary field looking to succeed Sen. Jim Inhofe (R) who announced his retirement on Friday.

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Mullin is in his fifth term representing the Oklahoma's 2nd district, which runs the length of the eastern part of the state. This deep red - even by Oklahoma standards - district was little changed in redistricting; Donald Trump defeated Joe Biden by 54% in both configurations.

Mullin's House counterpart, Rep. Kevin Hern (R, OK-01) is expected to enter the Senate race this week. 

44 House members, more than 10% of the 435-member chamber, have now announced they are retiring or seeking another office. There are 30 Democrats and 14 Republicans on the list; Hern would be number 15.