U.S. SENATE CANDIDATES
R.O. Joe Cassity Jr.
A graduate of OSU and OU, R.O. Cassity Jr., of Ponca City, is a retired history professor and attorney and served for 23 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He believes the U.S. Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act “amounts to a full scale attack on our sacred multiracial democracy.”
TROY W. Green
After 30 years working in law enforcement, juvenile detention and private security, Troy Green founded the nonprofit Safe Haven Oklahoma, which fights human trafficking and child exploitation. If elected, he’ll focus revitalizing rural America, addressing homelessness and protecting children by reforming the foster care system.
Candidate site:
https://www.troygreenforsenate.com
JIM PRIEST
A lawyer, minister, and nonprofit leader, Jim Priest said he’ll bring “practical leadership” to D.C. He will prioritize policies that lower grocery costs, keep rural hospitals open and fully fund public schools, including raising teacher pay.
Candidate site: https://jimpriest.com
N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas
A Chickasaw citizen raised in Ardmore, N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas believes she’ll bring a “unique and powerful perspective” to politics. She said she’ll fight to preserve tribal sovereignty, addressing the nation’s nursing shortage, and supporting Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers.
Candidate site: https://www.jasmineforok.com
ERVIN STONE YEN
A former state senator, Dr. Ervin Yen is an anesthesiologist. He will focus on making groceries, housing and necessities affordable for working Oklahomans, protecting doctor-patient relationships and addressing addiction.
Candidate site: https://yenforsenate.com
SEAN BUCKNER
A Cherokee citizen, Sean Buckner is a military veteran who says he has spent years holding government leaders accountable. If elected, he’ll prioritize securing the border, create a full principal and interest mortgage deduction and champion policies that promote natural gas-powered manufacturing.
Candidate site: https://auditthesenate.com
GARY TY ENGLAND
A lifelong Oklahoman, Gary Ty England was Garth Brooks’ college roommate and played in his band before building his own solo country music career. If elected, he’ll prioritize strong borders, fiscal responsibility and supporting veterans.
Candidate site: https://www.garytyenglandforsenate.com
NICK HANKINS
Nick Hankins said he’s running for U.S. Senate to hold anyone accountable who aided Jeffery Epstein, ban “Islamic followers from immigrating” and stop foreign wars. He said he will only consider bills that have a single subject or contain line-item vetoes.
Candidate site: https://www.oksaysno.com
KEVIN HERN
Kevin Hern, who started an organization that owns multiple McDonald’s restaurants, currently serves as the U.S. congressman for Oklahoma’s first district. If elected, he’ll prioritize policies that support veterans, protect religious liberty and secure the border.
Candidate site: https://hernforsenate.com