OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — All eyes are on the State Capitol as Gov. Kevin Stitt prepares to fill a major vacancy in Washington.
Oklahoma needs a new U.S. senator after the Senate approved Markwayne Mullin for a top cabinet position in a 54 to 45 vote largely along party lines.
The two-term senator immediately submitted his resignation. He takes over a department that was recently led by Kristi Noem, whose tenure as secretary included several controversial incidents.
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With Mullin's seat now empty, the focus shifts to Oklahoma City.
Stitt is scheduled to hold a news conference at the Capitol to announce his selection to replace Mullin.
The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is razor-thin.
2 News Oklahoma is going to stream the news conference on all digital platforms.
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