Coverage dated August 25, 2026 to August 26, 2026

Democratic socialist wins primary runoff for Oklahoma Senate

Headline from FOX8 WGHP

“We’re talking about Oklahoma, and even though [President] Trump’s popularity has declined considerably since the last election, people still are center-road (in their) politics, for the most part."

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Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    Democratic socialists win another victory in Oklahoma Senate primary runoff (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Nurse N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas said she disagrees with many positions of the DSA platform, including defunding the Defense Department, but she does support Medicare for all, universal childcare and parental leave, and abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    N'Kiyla Thomas wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    N'Kiyla Thomas wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma

  3. NBC News

    Democratic socialists notch another win in the Oklahoma Senate primary runoff (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Nurse N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas has won the Democratic Senate nomination in Oklahoma, NBC News projects, defeating an older, more moderate opponent.

  4. FOX8 WGHP

    Democratic socialist wins primary runoff for Oklahoma Senate (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    “We’re talking about Oklahoma, and even though [President] Trump’s popularity has declined considerably since the last election, people still are center-road (in their) politics, for the most part."

  5. Fox News

    Democratic newcomer scores runoff upset in Oklahoma, vows to impeach Trump if elected (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas defeated Jim Priest in the runoff race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Oklahoma.

  6. Not The Bee

    Socialist wins Democratic primary in deep-red Oklahoma (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    N'Kiyla jasmine Thomas, a 31-year-old Chickasaw Nation citizen, military wife, nurse, and proud socialist crushed her opponent in the Oklahoma Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. She was outspent by roughly $250,000.

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