Kevin Hern

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he is the most prepared candidate for the seat, with a track record of supporting President Trump's America First agenda.[1],[2]
• Points to 35 years in business and an upbringing he describes as growing up on food stamps without indoor plumbing.[1]
• Says he wants to lower costs for Americans, including a health care package aimed at keeping prescription drug prices lower.[2]
• Cites his time as Republican Study Committee chair and says he is the only member of Congress to put forward a budget that balances within 10 years.[1]
• Says he is running for the Senate to ensure President Trump has a loyal ally there.[14],[3]

Background

• U.S. Representative, Oklahoma's 1st District, U.S. House of Representatives (Ways and Means Committee) · 2018–present[4]
• Chairman, House Republican Policy Committee · 2025–2026[4]
• Chairman, Republican Study Committee · 2023–2025[4]
• Co-owner, Custom Seating and Interiors[4]
• McDonald's franchise owner, Restaurants in Arkansas and northeastern Oklahoma · 1997–2021[4],[5]
• Aerospace engineer, Rockwell International[4]

Education

• M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock[5]
• B.S., Engineering, Arkansas Tech University[5]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Highlights his work to extend and expand the 2017 tax cuts and his vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.[6]
• Immigration
  Says the 2025 tax and spending law included his WIRED Act, which taxes international wire transfers to fund border security; voted for border wall funding.[6],[7]
• Health Care
  Says he wants to pass a health care package, including steps to keep pharmaceutical prices lower, that was dropped from the 2025 law under Senate rules.[2]
• Economy & Jobs
  Cosponsor of balanced budget and congressional term limit amendments to the U.S. Constitution.[6],[7]
• Abortion
  Describes himself as pro-life; cosponsor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and bills limiting federal abortion funding.[6],[7]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supported the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.[6]
• Education
  Sponsored the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, which expanded tax-advantaged 529 accounts to K-12 costs at public, private, religious and home schools.[6]
• Guns
  Cosponsored national concealed carry reciprocity legislation (H.R. 38).[7]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words