Summary
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong, a business leader, to the U.S. Senate for the remainder of the term vacated by Markwayne Mullin, who became the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Armstrong will serve until voters elect a new senator in November and cannot run for the seat himself. Armstrong, who has not held public office before, plans to focus on making it easier to obtain permits for infrastructure projects.
Key Facts
- Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong to the U.S. Senate to fill Markwayne Mullin's vacant seat.
- Armstrong's term lasts until a new senator is elected in November, and he cannot run for the seat.
- Armstrong is the former CEO and chairman of Williams Companies, an energy firm specializing in natural gas.
- Armstrong has never been in elected office before this appointment.
- Armstrong aims to simplify the permit process for major infrastructure projects during his Senate term.
- President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Representative Kevin Hern, who is running for a full Senate term.
- Armstrong supported Governor Stitt by contributing to his campaigns.
