| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 5, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 5, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/oklahoma-us-senate-vacancy-markwayne-mullin/ |
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OKLAHOMA CITY — President Donald Trump’s plan to nominate [ U.S. Sen. Markwayne
Mullin ][1] of Oklahoma as [ Homeland Security secretary ][2] will leave an
unexpected Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma.
Under a new Oklahoma law, Gov. Kevin Stitt will get to pick Mullin’s replacement
if he does ind...