Who Is Running in Oklahoma Congressional District 1st in 2026?

Kevin Hern voted for the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which codifies key pillars of President Trump's agenda. He also voted in favor of HR 4, a rescissions package designed to eliminate over $9 billion of previously appropriated funds, supporting efforts to cut wasteful and fraudulent spending. Additionally, he voted for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. As Republican Policy Committee Chairman, he supports measures to counter efforts to use financial markets for a progressive agenda.

Kevin Hern voted to pass the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which he supports to reduce healthcare costs. He also voted against a bill described as House Democrats' unaffordable proposal, stating his opposition to a COVID-era bailout for insurance companies and a failed program. Hern indicates his goal is to increase healthcare options and lower costs for constituents. He also serves as a subcommittee chairman of the group drafting GOP health care policy.

Kevin Hern voted against H.R. 8296, the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022. This legislation aimed to establish a statutory right to abortion access and restore federal protections against state-level abortion bans. His voting record indicates an opposition to abortion rights.

Kevin Hern introduced the PROTECT Our Kids Act, which passed the House, to prevent foreign influence in classrooms. This legislation prohibits federal funding to elementary or secondary schools receiving direct or indirect support from foreign governments like the Chinese Communist Party. Hern's stated goal is to ensure classrooms encourage critical thinking and learning without political influence, functioning as places of education rather than indoctrination.