Political Implications of Trump's Homeland Security Nomination

Trump nominates Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary.
Mullin's nomination creates a Senate vacancy in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma law prohibits governor's appointee from running in November elections.
Governor Kevin Stitt seeks a conservative voice to support Trump.
Republicans lead race for Senate seat with filing period starting April 1.
Mullin was first elected in 2022 to fill Jim Inhofe's unexpired term.
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