Republican rising star Ashley Hinson announces Senate bid in race to succeed Iowa's Ernst

Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson enters the race to replace retiring GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, pledging to campaign across all 99 counties ...
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Oklahoma Republicans Saddle Up for a Pricey Gubernatorial Primary

Oklahoma’s 2026 gubernatorial primary is ramping up sooner than just about any other.Over $3 million has already been spent ...

Oklahoma Freedom Caucus with secret members wants to reshape state politics

Some members are choosing to remain confidential due to potential backlash by legislative leadership, said Sen. Shane Jett, Freedom Caucus' chairman.
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Jim Carlin slams Ashley Hinson's 'orchestrated' entrance in race for Ernst's Senate seat

Jim Carlin criticized U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson's entrance into the 2026 Republican U.S. Senate primary as "scripted," saying ... Jim Banks of Indiana, Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma and Katie Britt of ...
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Edmond GOP Sen. Adam Pugh joins state superintendent race

State Senator Adam Pugh announced Thursday he wants to be Oklahoma’s next elected superintendent of public instruction.