Rep. MarkwayneMullin trained as an MMA fighter. Now, the Republican is ready for his next big cage match: a crowded primary for a coveted U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma.
Mullin, who is serving his fifth term representing Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District, made his announcement in a video message on Saturday. The Oklahoma Republican said he had been weighing the decision on whether to hop into the race with his family for roughly two weeks when he first heard rumors that Sen. Jim Inhofe, an 87-year-old Republican, planned to retire before the end of his term.
Mullin, who operated his family’s plumbing business, said that if he is elected, he would like to focus on energy issues, deregulation, and health policy. He added that he feels his time as a small business owner helped him gain valuable experience in understanding policies that affect everyday people.
Mullin has closely aligned himself with former President Donald Trump’s policies and remains popular among the Trump base, which his allies hope will give him an edge in the race.
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