Democratic socialist wins primary runoff for Oklahoma Senate
A Democratic socialist nurse named N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas won Oklahoma's Democratic primary runoff and will face Republican Kevin Hern in the general election. Thomas supports some socialist policies like Medicare for all, but disagrees with other DSA positions such as cutting the Defense Department.
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2 sourcesDemocratic socialists notch another win in the Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
N'Kiyla Thomas wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma
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6 sourcesN’Kiyla Thomas wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma
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3 sourcesDemocratic newcomer scores runoff upset in Oklahoma, vows to impeach Trump if elected
Democratic socialists win another victory in Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
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