Senator-elect · Oklahoma

Kevin Hern

Republican · Moving up from the House (OK-1)

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

1,629words on issues
  • Civil rights and liberties15%
  • Immigration13%
  • Government operations and elections13%
  • Law, crime and courts11%
  • Economy and the federal budget10%
  • Everything else38%

Where they stand

26 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Civil rights and liberties

Voting laws ›
  • Require voter ID at the polls
  • Make sure only eligible citizens vote, through citizenship proof and clean rolls
  • Keep states in charge of running elections
“I voted against the Democrats so-called For the People Act (H.R.1) which would interject more Washington cronyism between voters and the ballot box, restrict their first amendment rights, and limit our states’ authority to administer their own electoral process.”
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“I am proud to cosponsor the SAVE America Act.”
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“Only American citizens should vote in American elections.”
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“The SAVE America Act, along with related legislation, has passed the House of Representatives multiple times with my support. This legislation would simply ensure that an individual provides proof of citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when at the polls.”
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“If elected to the Senate, I will continue to fight to ensure that the SAVE America Act is enacted into law.”
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Free speech and protest ›
  • Protect freedom of speech
  • Shield tax-exempt groups' political speech from IRS limits
“Protect Freedom of Speech”
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“In addition, I cosponsored the Free Speech Fairness Act (H.R.949) to provide protections for tax-exempt organizations exercising free speech in the electoral process.”
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Religion and government ›
  • Protect religious freedom
  • Protect people from religious discrimination and hate
  • Keep religious symbols and expression in public life
  • Protect conscience rights of health workers and faith-based groups
“Religious freedom is under attack in Washington, and that is why I have cosponsored legislation like H.Res.637, to reaffirm our commitment to protecting the symbols and traditions of Christmas, and why I stood up against Democrats’ attempts to remove the words “so help me God” from the oath administered to witnesses before the Committee on Natural Resources.”
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“Protect Religious Liberty”
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“During my time as chairman of the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, I was proud to advocate for policies that defend religious institutions from government discrimination, preserve conscience rights for health care providers, protect parental rights to raise our children in accordance with our beliefs, and prohibit federal funding for abortion and gender experimentation on children.”
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Other things the site says about civil rights and liberties (2)
“Parents should not have to worry about radical gender ideology when they are driving their kids to a practice or game. Similarly, collegiate and adult athletes who have trained their whole lives for competition should not have to worry about the playing field being unfair or unsafe.”
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“That is why I am a proud cosponsor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, which passed the House of Representatives last year. This legislation would prohibit federal funding for any school that sponsors athletic programs which permit biological males to compete in sports designated for women or girls.”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
  • Finish building the border wall
  • Fund border security with more agents and resources
  • End the release of people caught crossing the border
  • Reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy
  • Make border security policies permanent, whoever is president
“To protect our nation’s security and sovereignty, I voted to fund the border wall (H.R.695), and I cosponsored the No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act (H.R.768) to stop public funding for colleges that do not follow federal immigration law.”
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“Secure The Border”
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“I am proud to have voted for historic funding and investment for our border security in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which helped provide the Trump administration with the resources they need to keep our border secure and the American people safe.”
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“I authored legislation included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the WIRED Act, based on Oklahoma’s successful policy taxing wire transfers sent out of the country to fund our border security.”
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“I have also cosponsored many pieces of legislation to codify President Trump’s border policies including the Remain in Mexico Act, which would require aliens who are not clearly admissible to return to Mexico while awaiting their immigration proceedings, rather than being released into the United States interior with no accountability, as was done by the Biden administration.”
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“I also stood with the President by voting against the Democrats’ resolution to overturn his national emergency order to build the wall on our southern border (H.J.Res. 46).”
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Immigration enforcement funding ›
  • Increase funding for Border Patrol and border security
  • Fund and finish the border wall
“To protect our nation’s security and sovereignty, I voted to fund the border wall (H.R.695), and I cosponsored the No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act (H.R.768) to stop public funding for colleges that do not follow federal immigration law.”
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“I am proud to have voted for historic funding and investment for our border security in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which helped provide the Trump administration with the resources they need to keep our border secure and the American people safe.”
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“I authored legislation included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the WIRED Act, based on Oklahoma’s successful policy taxing wire transfers sent out of the country to fund our border security.”
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Other things the site says about immigration (1)
“I firmly believe that we have a crisis on our southern border.”
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Government operations and elections

Campaign finance ›
  • Ease federal restrictions on campaign speech and spending
“In addition, I cosponsored the Free Speech Fairness Act (H.R.949) to provide protections for tax-exempt organizations exercising free speech in the electoral process.”
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Term limits ›
  • Set term limits for members of Congress
“I am a proud cosponsor of H.J.Res.12, a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.”
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Other things the site says about government operations and elections (2)
“I believe that the government will function most effectively when Congress returns to a body of citizen-legislators, rather than lifetime politicians.”
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“For example, I cosponsored the No Budget, No Recess Act (H.R.1059) and the No Budget, No Pay Act (H.R.236) to ensure that members of Congress are incentivized to actually carry out their duty to pass a budget.”
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Law, crime and courts

Firearms ›
  • Protect the right to keep and bear arms
  • Loosen limits on carrying and owning guns
“Protect 2nd Amendment Rights”
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“I support the Second Amendment, and I remain committed to fighting the Democrat’s attempts to infringe on the rights of law-abiding Americans.”
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“I cosponsored the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 38) to expand the recognition of concealed carry licenses for gun owners across the country, and I voted against the Democrats’ misguided gun control bills, H.R.8 and H.R.1112.”
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“During my time in Congress, I have been resolute in resisting Washington Democrat’s attempts to infringe on the rights of law-abiding Americans. I have consistently cosponsored the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, along with legislation to roll back burdensome National Fire Arms (NFA) Act regulation and fees on suppressors, short barreled rifles, and short barreled shot guns, including the SHORT Act and the Hearing Protection Act.”
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Police ›
  • Back police and law enforcement officers
  • Strengthen legal protections for police officers
“I will always support the police, sheriffs, and troopers across Oklahoma who keep our communities safe.”
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“That is why I am a proud cosponsor of the Protect and Serve Act. This legislation would create federal criminal penalties for assaulting a law enforcement officer, including life in prison for the murder or kidnapping of an officer.”
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Fentanyl and drug trafficking ›
  • Sanction and cut off fentanyl supply chains in China and abroad
“Last Congress, I introduced the Combatting Communist China Act, which would address U.S. supply chain dependence on China, prevent Chinese theft of intellectual property, and hold the Chinese government accountable for fentanyl trafficking.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
“In Congress, I have remained committed to providing more economic opportunity and lower costs for all Americans.”
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Federal spending ›
  • Cut federal spending
“Our nation’s debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”
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“Our national debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”
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Federal deficit and national debt ›
  • Rein in the deficit and national debt
  • Require a balanced federal budget by constitutional amendment or law
  • Balance the budget so Washington lives within its means
  • Cut federal spending to reduce the deficit and debt
“Support a Balanced Budget”
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“I cosponsored H.J.Res.22, which would amend the Constitution to require a balanced budget.”
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“Our nation’s debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”
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“I am Oklahoma proud – if a balanced budget is good for the Oklahoma Constitution, it is necessary for the U.S. Constitution.”
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“Over my career in Congress, I have cosponsored balanced budget amendments, authored federal budgets that tackle run-away deficit spending, and recently voted for H.J. Res. 139, which would amend the Constitution to require Congress to balance the federal budget.”
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“Our national debt is a threat to our national security and to the future of our children – I believe we must rein in government spending to reverse our government’s current unsustainable financial course.”
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Domestic manufacturing ›
  • Invest in and grow American manufacturing
  • Keep factories here and bring offshored manufacturing back
  • Give tax incentives to companies that make goods and hire here
“I also authored tax cuts which President Trump signed into law to enhance private sector investment in factories and American manufacturing while bringing business back to the United States.”
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Foreign affairs and aid

China ›
  • Stand up to China and counter its threats
  • Hold China to fair trade rules and stop intellectual property theft
  • Cut U.S. dependence on China for critical goods
  • Counter Chinese government influence inside the United States
  • Hold China accountable for fentanyl trafficking
“I introduced the Promoting Responsible Oversight to Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids (PROTECT Our Kids) Act, legislation to prohibit federal funding through the Department of Education for any school which continues to host a Confucius Classroom.”
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“Part of the America First policy agenda is combatting the malign influence of the CCP within the United States.”
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“Last Congress, I introduced the Combatting Communist China Act, which would address U.S. supply chain dependence on China, prevent Chinese theft of intellectual property, and hold the Chinese government accountable for fentanyl trafficking.”
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“Recently, the House of Representatives passed my bill the PROTECT Our Kids Act, which would prohibit federal funding through the Department of Education for any school which continues to host a CCP influenced Confucius Classroom.”
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“I am also a proud cosponsor of the Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act, which would prevent CCP-affiliated individuals and corporations from buying up American farmland and residential property to protect our national security.”
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Health

Abortion ›
  • Protect unborn life
  • Restrict abortion by law, such as gestational bans
  • Restrict abortion pills, including by mail
  • Keep public money from paying for abortion
  • Defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers
  • Let medical workers opt out of taking part in abortions
“I cosponsored the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (HR 369), No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act (HR 20), Life at Conception Act (HR616), and Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.962), because I believe in the sanctity of human life.”
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“Protect Life”
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“I am a proud cosponsor of pro-life legislation such as the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, along with legislation to reverse the Biden-era expansion of chemical abortion.”
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“I will always champion the strong pro-life protections guaranteed by the state of Oklahoma and advocate for Congressional policy that protects the lives of the unborn.”
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“During my time as chairman of the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, I was proud to advocate for policies that defend religious institutions from government discrimination, preserve conscience rights for health care providers, protect parental rights to raise our children in accordance with our beliefs, and prohibit federal funding for abortion and gender experimentation on children.”
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Other things the site says about health (1)
“As a Christian, I have always defended the sanctity of life because I believe that every person is created in the image of God.”
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Education and culture

School curriculum ›
  • Cut federal funds for schools that host Confucius Classrooms
“I introduced the Promoting Responsible Oversight to Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids (PROTECT Our Kids) Act, legislation to prohibit federal funding through the Department of Education for any school which continues to host a Confucius Classroom.”
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“Recently, the House of Representatives passed my bill the PROTECT Our Kids Act, which would prohibit federal funding through the Department of Education for any school which continues to host a CCP influenced Confucius Classroom.”
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School vouchers and choice ›
  • Expand school choice for families
“Every child deserves access to an education that provides them with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue their own American dream. That is why I am a passionate advocate for school choice.”
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“I am proud that my legislation, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, was signed into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This legislation will expand use of tax-advantaged 529 accounts to include K-12 students in public, private, religious and home school.”
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Parents' role in raising children ›
  • Protect parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education
“During my time as chairman of the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, I was proud to advocate for policies that defend religious institutions from government discrimination, preserve conscience rights for health care providers, protect parental rights to raise our children in accordance with our beliefs, and prohibit federal funding for abortion and gender experimentation on children.”
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Taxes

Taxes on low- and middle-income families ›
  • Cut taxes for working and middle-class families
  • Cut taxes for seniors, including on Social Security benefits
“I worked with President Trump and my House Republican colleagues to ensure that we not only extended President Trump’s historic tax cuts, but found new areas to cut taxes for seniors, hardworking Americans, and families.”
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Corporate taxes ›
  • Use tax breaks to reward companies that invest and hire in America
“I also authored tax cuts which President Trump signed into law to enhance private sector investment in factories and American manufacturing while bringing business back to the United States.”
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Overall tax levels ›
  • Cut taxes and keep them low
  • Make the 2017 tax cuts permanent
“I worked with President Trump and my House Republican colleagues to ensure that we not only extended President Trump’s historic tax cuts, but found new areas to cut taxes for seniors, hardworking Americans, and families.”
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Business and commerce

Small businesses ›
  • Expand small businesses' access to loans, grants and capital
“I am working in the Small Business committee to make sure that businesses have the capital access they need to start and grow companies for American workers, and I am pushing back against the Left’s harmful policies that would inhibit free-enterprise and encourage government dependency.”
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Labor and employment

Job creation ›
  • Create good-paying jobs and attract employers
“Put Americans Back to Work”
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Trade, offshoring and jobs ›
  • Reward companies that keep or create jobs in the US
  • Stop outsourcing and bring jobs back to the US
“I also authored tax cuts which President Trump signed into law to enhance private sector investment in factories and American manufacturing while bringing business back to the United States.”
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Science, technology and communications

Global technology competition ›
  • Make chips and other critical goods in America
  • Protect American technology and inventions from theft
“Last Congress, I introduced the Combatting Communist China Act, which would address U.S. supply chain dependence on China, prevent Chinese theft of intellectual property, and hold the Chinese government accountable for fentanyl trafficking.”
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Defense and veterans

Other things the site says about defense and veterans (4)
“I believe that those who served our country in our armed forces deserve our utmost respect and protection. For this reason, I cosponsored legislation like the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (H.R.299) and the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 (H.R.550), to provide proper recognition for veterans’ service in their respective theaters of war.”
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“Support Our Veterans”
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“During my time in Congress, I have cosponsored dozens of pieces of legislation to support our veterans. Over my legislative career, many of these bills have been signed into law, including the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act and the Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act.”
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“In the Senate, I will continue to work with the Trump administration to ensure that America’s veterans receive the greatest care and opportunity America can afford them.”
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