[192], In December 2018, Inhofe bought $50,000 to $100,000 worth of stock in Raytheon, a major defense contractor that has billions of dollars' worth of contracts with the Pentagon. Inhofe chaired the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) from 2003 to 2007 and again from 2015 to 2017. 174, Ed. Freshmen: What Happened to the Republican Revolution? Additionally, if company-sponsored PACs were combined with employee contributions, Koch Industries would be Inhofe's largest contributor, with $90,950 according to OpenSecrets. [91] He received the same ranking for 2018. [25] During his time in the State House, Inhofe formed a close friendship with Democratic Representative David Boren. I know how to get it done. [54] On May 2, he was sworn in as Mayor of Tulsa. (C-SPAN). Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, Sept. 28, 2021. [97][verification needed] In January 2003, he became Chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and continued challenging mainstream science in favor of what he called "sound science", in accordance with the Luntz memo. [83], On March 6, 2019, Inhofe said he intended to put language in the next defense authorization act to reinforce Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement and reintroduce severe sanctions on Tehran.[84]. He served in the United States House of Representatives representing Oklahoma's 1st congressional district from 1987 to 1994; he resigned after his election to the United States Senate. [108][109], In a continuation of these themes, Inhofe had a 20-page brochure published under the Seal of the United States Senate reiterating his "hoax" statement and comparing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to a "Soviet style trial". He also rejected climate science and did not support the Paris climate agreement. In the same interview, Garrison also said she does not support gun control but instead believes schools need better security. Inhofe also said that McCain was "partially to blame for" the White House's controversial decision to raise flags back to full mast after less than two days, as McCain previously "disagreed with the President in certain areas and wasn't too courteous about it". [15], In 1974, he ran for governor of Oklahoma. Woods previously ran in 2014 against Inhofe for the U.S. Senate. (Associated Press). Don't knowingly lie about anyone PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. faculty, staff and alumni on campus and around the world for more than 100 years? He included two videos in particular on his site that show a pastor being detained for holding a congregation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and also a video of a pastor as he was harassing workers and women at an abortion clinic. TULSA, Okla. -. On November 8, 2022, there was a special election to fill the rest of the six-year term that Jim Inhofe (R) was elected to in 2020. "I'm just really excited to get in the race and to fight for the things that we hold so dear here in Oklahoma that are being ripped apart by the socialists and the left," Holland told Fox News Digital in an interview. Inhofe, a Republican who was first elected to the Senate in 1994, announced earlier this year he would retire effective January 3, 2023, triggering a special election. The League of Conservation Voters, an environmentalist group, said analyses for corps projects "have been manipulated to favor large-scale projects that harm the environment. [186] In defense of his decision to vote against a relief fund for Sandy but not in Oklahoma after tornadoes ravaged it in May 2013, he claimed the situations were "totally different", in that the Sandy funding involved "Everybody getting in and exploiting the tragedy that took place. [11][15] He spent most of his time in the army stationed in Quartermaster Station in Fort Lee, Virginia. We go into twenty year periods. [11] In 1952, his mile relay quartet team broke a school record with a 3:32.6 time. The longtime Republican lawmaker's announcement led to a slew of candidates throwing their names for consideration in the primary. Dahm, a software developer, was elected to the . [145], Inhofe co-authored and was one of 22 senators to sign a letter[146] to President Donald Trump urging him to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. Dahm worked as a Christian missionary, and he said after seeing the ills of communism first hand, he knew he wanted to run for office. [163] President Bill Clinton eventually appointed him in a recess appointment, making him the United States' first openly gay ambassador in June 1999, and angering Inhofe, who held up seven more Clinton appointees in retaliation. Inhofe used his access as a Senator to pursue religious goals. Tuesday, October 11th 2022, 10:48 am. "[56] In his first month in office, he decried the city's reliance on federal funding,[57] promised to "seek minorities to fill positions in city government,[58] and nominated Jewish, senior citizen, anti-abortion, and Christian fundamentalist members to the Tulsa Human Rights Commission. James Mountain Inhofe (/nhf/ INN-hoff; born November 17, 1934) is an American politician who served as a United States senator from Oklahoma from 1994 to 2023. More:Poll shows Mullin, Lankford with big leads in races for Oklahoma's US Senate seats, More:Markwayne Mullin vs. Kendra Horn: Where they stand. [66], In 1987 Inhofe voted against President Ronald Reagan's budget, which included tax increases and no increase in defense spending. Shannon is anti-abortion, and in April of this year, he accused Planned Parenthood of being racist. 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[41], In 1976 Inhofe ran for Oklahoma's 1st congressional district. Inhofe will leave with four years left on the term. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find your polling location and see a sample ballot for your precinct, go to the OK Voter Portal. The timing of Inhofe's announcement is related to a new Oklahoma state law that requires the state to hold a special election if a lawmaker announces a retirement before March 1. With the victory, Mullin moves from the U.S. House of Representatives to the U.S. Senate. Inhofe will leave with four years left on the term. The election filled the Class III Senate seat held by James Lankford (R), who first took office in 2015. I know what Oklahoma wants. Oklahoma's U.S. Senate seat held by Jim Inhofe for decades is up for grabs in Tuesday's election as the longtime politician retires. Trump and McConnell have become political foes, while Trump endorsed Mullin and was featured in some of his campaign ads. [176] But he voted to enact Webb's legislation in June 2008. The special election will be held this year with a primary on June 28, primary run-off on Aug. 23, and a general election on Nov. 8. MCCONNELL, BRAUN CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO CHARITABLE BAIL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS. [121], In 2006, Inhofe introduced Senate Amendment 4682 with Kit Bond (R-MO), which would have modified oversight responsibility of the Army Corps of Engineers. Grenell's support." Oklahoma has not sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1990, and Republicans will be heavily favored to keep Inhofe's seat in the GOP column. In Oklahoma's other U.S. Senate race, incumbent Republican Lankford, 54, fended off a challenge from political newcomer Madison Horn, 32, a cybersecurity industry professional who is not related to Kendra Horn . Senate: Oklahoma Special Election Results. Horn is the only Democrat running in this election, and therefore, her primary was canceled. Inhofe announced in February that he would retire from his post at the end of the year, setting up a special election to fill the remainder of his term that ends in 2027.. Poll Results Show Oklahoma Senate Races Growing Closer. Inhofe was the first to announced his campaign for McGraw's former house seat. [4] In 1949 his company, Tri-State, was ordered by the National Labor Relations Board to cease discouraging union membership. His father, Perry Inhofe, was an owner of insurance companies and his mother, Blanche Inhofe (ne Mountain), was a Tulsa socialite. Legal Statement. Horn also supports gun control efforts, saying there needs to be an increase in gun safety in order to reduce violence. CNN projects Markwayne Mullin and T.W. 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Shannon, is joining the race for Jim Inhofe's U.S. senate seat. [122], In May 2009, Inhofe gave support to the idea that black carbon is a significant contributor to global warming. [199], Inhofe was the first recipient of the U.S. Air Force Academy's Character and Leadership Award for his character and leadership in public service. Horn was outspoken against the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it a devastating blow for health and well-being of all women on Twitter. [46] During the first three weeks of the primary, he was injured with a broken leg from a tennis injury and could not campaign. Market data provided by Factset. journalism is worth and how to fund the civic good that robust news organizations can generate. ", In his resignation letter, Inhofe announced his endorsement for Holland "because Luke is a fierce conservative and the best person to continue my legacy of a strong national defense and investment in local infrastructure. The primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for August 23, 2022. Jackson Lahmeyer. Laura Moreno is a healthcare worker and entrepreneur running for the states open Senate seat in the June 28 primary. All rights reserved. Now, that's not me talking, those are the scientists that say that." Royse has been open about his distaste for Mullin, saying he is dishonest and does not belong in the Senate. GOP primary for special election to succeed US Sen. Jim Inhofe is June 28. This special election was held to fill the remaining four years of incumbent Republican Senator Jim Inhofe's fifth term. [89] Inhofe resigned on January 3, 2023. One current and one former member of Oklahoma's congressional delegation are among the candidates vying to succeed U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe. [11], In 1986, when Representative James R. Jones decided to retire to run for the U.S. Senate, Inhofe ran for the 1st District and won the Republican primary with 54%. Oklahoma Republican Luke Holland just stepped down as Sen. Jim Inhofe's chief of staff and launched his bid on Feb. 25, 2022 to run for Inhofe's Senate seat with Inhofe's endorsement. He previously ran for that seat as a Libertarian in 2012. [42] In a 2011 interview, he credited his primary win to the use of the "Kasten Plan". For example: "Exxon's beneficiaries in Congress include the Oklahoma senator Jim Inhofe, who called global warming a hoax, and who has received $20,500 since 2007, according to the Dirty Energy Money database maintained by Oil Change International. Senate Bill 518 gives those seeking to challenge a petition twice as much time to protest from 10 to 20 business days. Jackson Lahmeyer is already running for Senate Oklahoma's other seat and informed supporters in an email on Saturday that he intends to stay in the race against . Marisa Schultz is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin won Tuesday's GOP primary runoff for one of Oklahoma's U.S. Senate seats, making him a likely favorite to win the seat U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe is . Former Oklahoma Rep. Kendra Horn decided to step down from the U.S. House of Representatives to run for Inhofes seat. Then consider helping fund our endeavors. . Inhofe was last elected in 2020 with 63% of the vote, and his term would have ended in January 2027. All four were successful. [143], On March 19, 2015, Inhofe introduced S.828, "The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act." The bill would transfer regulatory power over hydraulic fracturing from the federal government to state governments. Holland also promises to control runaway inflation, controlling the countrys borders and restore Christian values to Congress, according to his Twitter. Shannon, the former speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives; and Gentner Drummond, who previously ran for attorney general, one source told Fox News. SEN. JAMES INHOFE: BIDEN'S CLIMATE FIATS AREN'T ABOUT CLIMATETHEY'RE ABOUT CONTROL, "This thought that the man is in control of the climate and that we need to pass all these regulations, it's really just a foil for the left to try to put oil and gas out of business," Holland said of climate change. [92] For 2019, he was ranked as the fifth-most conservative member of the U.S. Senate with a score of 0.91 out of 1, behind Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Ted Cruz (R-TX). We're looking at a long period of time. Sen. James Inhofe's (R-Okla.) announcement Friday that he will retire early next year is expected to trigger a crowded special election primary for an open Senate seat in a state where o Don't Threaten. Feb 24, 2023, 01:45 PM EST. U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin and former state Speaker of the House T.W . Born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1934, Inhofe moved with his parents to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1942. Inhofe has endorsed Holland, his chief of staff, calling him a conservatives conservative. Holland has also been endorsed by Alex Gray, former chief of staff of the National Security Council for the Trump Administration and his former running competitor. Senator from Oklahoma serving between 1994 and 2023. Oklahoma Senate Candidates Debate Ahead Of Primary Runoff. Market data provided by Factset. Horn advocated for Julius Jones commutation and said she hopes for a new justice system that works for everybody and not a select few. | MORE | Oklahoma Election Results: 2022 midterm election in Oklahoma. Holland is single and has no kids. [172], In 2001, Inhofe voted to loosen restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Use the 'Report' link on [135][136], In July 2010 Inhofe said, "I don't think that anyone disagrees with the fact that we actually are in a cold period that started about nine years ago. Pruitt is a large supporter of the oil and gas business. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. But I don't know who else it would be.. " Jim said that it's the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people, and I agree with it.". [16] Inhofe received a B.A. According to OpenSecrets, Inhofe has received over $529,000 from the oil and gas industry since 2012. In the race for Inhofe's seat, Mullin, 45, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, faced former Democratic U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn, 46, . The amendment would make English the national language of the United States and require that new citizens take an English proficiency test. [104] He said he was "going to expose the most powerful, most highly financed lobby in Washington, the far left environmental extremists", and laid out in detail his opposition to attribution of recent climate change to humans, using the word "hoax" four times, including the statement that he had "offered compelling evidence that catastrophic global warming is a hoax" and his conclusion that "manmade global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people". [147], In October 2017, Inhofe co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (s. 720), which would have made it a federal crime for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories if protesting actions by the Israeli government. NOW, MARKWAYNE MULLIN DID ADDRESS CROWD HERE AROUND 8:00 AND SAID THAT REALLY HIS GOAL STEPPING INTO THIS NEW ROLE IS TO FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY. Mullin, 45, a plumbing company owner from rural eastern Oklahoma, has served in the U.S. House since 2013. In a 2011 interview, Inhofe claimed he and David Boren were both upset at incumbent Democratic Governor David Hall, so the pair decided to both campaign against him; Boren would primary him as a Democrat to weaken his campaign and Inhofe would run as the Republican challenger and defeat him. Adam Holley, a father and husband, pledges to uphold election integrity, protect all children, protect the Second Amendment and prevent government mandates, according to his campaign site. Sen. Nathan Dahmhopes to stop the teaching of critical race theory, secure the countrys borders and enact term limits on members of Congress. Two Oklahoma Senate races are crowded. [190] On February 5, 2020, he voted to acquit Donald Trump. Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., holds up a snowball during a speech on the Senate floor on February 26, 2015. The newly elected senator would take office just as Inhofe steps down so as not to leave a vacancy in the 50-50 split Senate, according to the sources familiar with Inhofe's plans. Robert Murphy is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran running as a Libertarian in this special election. Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe, a leading conservative Republican and veteran of the Senate, has announced that he will resign in January 2023, sparking a special election this November. "It's different because I'm out in front now," Holland said of stepping into the spotlight. Inhofe endorsed Mullin on Twitter but told the online publication The Frontier that he had problems with Mullins attempt to get money into Afghanistan to rescue an American woman and her children after U.S. troops evacuated in 2021. 70, No. Mullin, Lankford take Oklahoma's U.S. Senate seats. 0:05. 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