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

By 270toWin Staff

February 27, 2022, 10:24 AM ET

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. 

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