Progressive Democrat N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas Captures Oklahoma Senate Nomination
TL;DR
Nurse and Chickasaw Nation member N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas won Oklahoma’s Democratic Senate primary runoff, defeating veteran Jim Priest despite heavy outspending and will face Republican Rep. Kevin Hern in the general election; the win suggests growing momentum for progressive candidates in a solidly red state.
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