DN'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas
Democratic
RKevin Hern
Republican · U.S. representative
Background
No college listed
Arkansas Tech University
Georgia Tech
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
Nurse
Community health worker
United States representative · 2018–now
McDonald's
Polls
Every poll (1)
PollsterMidpointThomasHernCalled for Kevin Hern (R)Nov 43660
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Money
$24K
$2.8M
From small donors
Under $200
60%
16%
None
$5.0M
Record in Congress
Not in the current Congress
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2.4%
Laken Riley Act
Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with theft or violent crimes.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Budget reconciliation law covering taxes, spending, Medicaid and SNAP.
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GENIUS Act
Sets federal rules for payment stablecoins.
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 government shutdown.
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Secure America Act
2026 budget reconciliation bill.
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Issues
Economy and cost of living · Oklahoma, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+2.2%2025
Unemployment rate
4.1%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · South region
+1.9%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+2.8%2026 so far
Not on their site
“Advocating for small business capital access and opposing policies that harm free enterprise.”
hernforsenate.com ↗Not on their site
“We must reform the health care system into one that puts patients first and assures quality care for our people. Encouraging competition improves access to affordable, high quality care for Oklahomans.”
hern.house.gov · official congressional site ↗Immigration and the border · Oklahoma, last 10 years
Net international migration
2.0 per 1,0002025
Not on their site
“Voted for H.R.695 to fund border wall and cosponsored H.R.768 to defund sanctuary campuses.”
hernforsenate.com ↗Taxes and spending · Oklahoma, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
4.8%2025
Not on their site
“Cosponsored H.J.Res.22 for a balanced budget amendment to address national debt and curb spending.”
hernforsenate.com ↗Not on their site
“Cosponsored HR 369, HR 20, HR 616, and HR 962 to protect human life and limit abortion funding.”
hernforsenate.com ↗