What happened: President Trump has nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to lead the Department of Homeland Security. This nomination may prompt multiple candidates to compete for Mullin's Senate seat.
Why it matters:
- The nomination could change the political landscape in Oklahoma with a potentially crowded Senate race.
- Oklahoma voters and Republican party members will be directly affected by the upcoming contest for the vacant seat.
MNN Take: Mullin's move to a federal executive role opens his Senate seat, leading to a likely competitive race as various politicians consider running to fill the vacancy.
Sources: NYTimes US