# Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary race

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oklahoma-democratic-senate-primary-race
> Updated: 2026-08-26T21:32:54.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a nurse and member of the Chickasaw Nation, won the Democratic primary runoff for the U.S. Senate in Oklahoma, defeating centrist candidate Jim Priest with approximately 59.9% of the vote. A self-described progressive and democratic socialist, Thomas focused her grassroots campaign on healthcare access, teacher pay, and the restoration of Roe v. Wade.

Following her victory, Thomas released a theatrical campaign video that has drawn attention. The footage includes her placing a photograph of current Homeland Security Secretary and former Senator Markwayne Mullin into a notebook she calls a ‘Burn Book.’

Thomas is set to face Republican Representative Kevin Hern in the November general election to fill the seat vacated by Mullin. Thomas enters the race with a significant financial disadvantage compared to Hern.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas releases controversial Senate campaign video

Oklahoma Democratic Senate nominee N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas has sparked controversy following the release of a theatrical campaign video referencing the film Mean Girls to criticize Markwayne Mullin.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nkiyla-jasmine-thomas-releases-controversial-senate-campaign-video

### 2026-08-26: N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary runoff

Progressive newcomer N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas won the Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary runoff, defeating Jim Priest to face Republican Kevin Hern in November.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nkiyla-jasmine-thomas-wins-oklahoma-democratic-senate-primary-runoff

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Cite as: Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary race. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/oklahoma-democratic-senate-primary-race