Stephanie Bice passes on run for Markwayne Mullin’s Oklahoma Senate seat
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Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) will not run for Senate in Oklahoma to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), the congresswoman announced Friday.
Bice said in a statement she is “truly overwhelmed” by the support and encouragement she received from her home state to run for the open seat being vacated by Mullin, who was tapped by President Donald Trump to become the next secretary of Homeland Security.
“After prayerful consideration, I remain committed to serving the Fifth Congressional District, a place that I proudly call home,” Bice said. “As a fourth generation Oklahoman, I look forward to continuing to deliver results. President Trump needs strong allies in the House and it is my honor to champion policies that better the lives of everyday Oklahomans.
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“In the next few weeks I will file for re-election, and I’m excited to continue traveling across the district to share our strong America first agenda,” Bice added.
Bice’s decision paves the way for Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) to receive support from their House Republican colleagues. Hern announced earlier this week he would run for the open seat to serve a full term. The Washington Examiner previously reported that both Bice and Hern were eyeing a run for the seat rather than seeking an appointment from Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK).
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie since she joined the House in 2021,” Hern said in a post to X. “She’s been a strong voice for Oklahoma and a leader for the people of the 5th District, and I know we will continue to serve them well.”
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie since she joined the House in 2021.
She’s been a strong voice for Oklahoma and a leader for the people of the 5th District, and I know she will continue to serve them well.
— Kevin Hern (@krhern) March 13, 2026
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Stitt met with Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) this week to discuss Mullin’s pending resignation and who he would appoint to serve out the rest of his term. Whoever is appointed would add significantly to Republicans’ push against Democrats to end the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
The governor reportedly has two candidates in mind to serve out the rest of Mullin’s stint in Congress, and he is also weighing a bid for the full six-year term against Hern, …
What's the endgame here?
Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) will not run for Senate in Oklahoma to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), the congresswoman announced Friday.
Bice said in a statement she is “truly overwhelmed” by the support and encouragement she received from her home state to run for the open seat being vacated by Mullin, who was tapped by President Donald Trump to become the next secretary of Homeland Security.
“After prayerful consideration, I remain committed to serving the Fifth Congressional District, a place that I proudly call home,” Bice said. “As a fourth generation Oklahoman, I look forward to continuing to deliver results. President Trump needs strong allies in the House and it is my honor to champion policies that better the lives of everyday Oklahomans.
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“In the next few weeks I will file for re-election, and I’m excited to continue traveling across the district to share our strong America first agenda,” Bice added.
Bice’s decision paves the way for Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) to receive support from their House Republican colleagues. Hern announced earlier this week he would run for the open seat to serve a full term. The Washington Examiner previously reported that both Bice and Hern were eyeing a run for the seat rather than seeking an appointment from Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK).
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie since she joined the House in 2021,” Hern said in a post to X. “She’s been a strong voice for Oklahoma and a leader for the people of the 5th District, and I know we will continue to serve them well.”
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie since she joined the House in 2021.
She’s been a strong voice for Oklahoma and a leader for the people of the 5th District, and I know she will continue to serve them well.
— Kevin Hern (@krhern) March 13, 2026
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Stitt met with Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) this week to discuss Mullin’s pending resignation and who he would appoint to serve out the rest of his term. Whoever is appointed would add significantly to Republicans’ push against Democrats to end the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
The governor reportedly has two candidates in mind to serve out the rest of Mullin’s stint in Congress, and he is also weighing a bid for the full six-year term against Hern, …
Stephanie Bice passes on run for Markwayne Mullin’s Oklahoma Senate seat
What's the endgame here?
Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) will not run for Senate in Oklahoma to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), the congresswoman announced Friday.
Bice said in a statement she is “truly overwhelmed” by the support and encouragement she received from her home state to run for the open seat being vacated by Mullin, who was tapped by President Donald Trump to become the next secretary of Homeland Security.
“After prayerful consideration, I remain committed to serving the Fifth Congressional District, a place that I proudly call home,” Bice said. “As a fourth generation Oklahoman, I look forward to continuing to deliver results. President Trump needs strong allies in the House and it is my honor to champion policies that better the lives of everyday Oklahomans.
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“In the next few weeks I will file for re-election, and I’m excited to continue traveling across the district to share our strong America first agenda,” Bice added.
Bice’s decision paves the way for Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) to receive support from their House Republican colleagues. Hern announced earlier this week he would run for the open seat to serve a full term. The Washington Examiner previously reported that both Bice and Hern were eyeing a run for the seat rather than seeking an appointment from Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK).
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie since she joined the House in 2021,” Hern said in a post to X. “She’s been a strong voice for Oklahoma and a leader for the people of the 5th District, and I know we will continue to serve them well.”
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie since she joined the House in 2021.
She’s been a strong voice for Oklahoma and a leader for the people of the 5th District, and I know she will continue to serve them well.
— Kevin Hern (@krhern) March 13, 2026
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Stitt met with Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) this week to discuss Mullin’s pending resignation and who he would appoint to serve out the rest of his term. Whoever is appointed would add significantly to Republicans’ push against Democrats to end the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
The governor reportedly has two candidates in mind to serve out the rest of Mullin’s stint in Congress, and he is also weighing a bid for the full six-year term against Hern, …
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