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Oklahoma Gov Stitt announces replacement for Markwayne Mullin in US Senate

Armstrong was selected to fill Mullin’s Senate seat, though state law bars him from running for it in the next election.

Oklahoma Gov Stitt announces replacement for Markwayne Mullin in US Senate
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Mar 24, 2026
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt selected Alan Armstrong to fill Markwayne Mullin’s Senate seat after the Senate confirmed Mullin as homeland security secretary. State law bars Armstrong from running for the seat in the next election.

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Alan Armstrong R · OK · SEN
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Alan Armstrong
R · OK · SEN

Oklahoma Senate appointee selected to fill Markwayne Mullin’s seat

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who nominated Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security

Martin Heinrich
D · NM · SEN

Senator who voted for Mullin’s confirmation

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who voted for Mullin’s confirmation

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Former homeland security secretary who is to serve as a special envoy

Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security
Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted against Mullin’s confirmation

ALSO MENTIONED  Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma governor who selected Armstrong to fill the Senate seat

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Oklahoma Governor Appoints Alan Armstrong to Fill U.S. Senate Seat

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to replace Markwayne Mullin in the Senate. Armstrong is to serve temporarily while the seat’s next elected senator is determined. Center outlets largely focus on the appointment and interim succession, with some also discussing Armstrong’s political ties, priorities, or reactions to the pick. Right-leaning outlets likewise emphasize the temporary appointment; one report adds Armstrong’s donation to Adam Kinzinger and his limited public profile.

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