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Why Markwayne Mullin's DHS confirmation reshapes Oklahoma's Senate seat

Armstrong was appointed to the Senate seat Mullin left and outlined priorities for his early work.

Why Markwayne Mullin's DHS confirmation reshapes Oklahoma's Senate seat
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The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary in a 54-45 vote, and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong to fill Mullin’s Senate seat. Armstrong is to serve temporarily until voters choose a permanent replacement.

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Alan Armstrong
R · OK · SEN

Appointed to fill Markwayne Mullin’s vacant Senate seat

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Confirmed as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after leaving his Senate seat

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Donald Trump
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President who nominated Mullin to lead Homeland Security

ALSO MENTIONED  Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma governor who appointed Armstrong to the vacant Senate seat

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