Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill Markwayne Mullin's Senate seat through the end of the year.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong, chairman and former CEO of Williams Companies, to serve in the U.S. Senate through the end of 2025. The appointment fills the seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin, who was confirmed as homeland security secretary. Armstrong must agree not to run for a full term under Oklahoma law.
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CNN
Oklahoma's governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year - CNN
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Washington Examiner
Kevin Stitt appoints Alan Armstrong to fill Mullin's Senate seat
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“Oklahoma's governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year - CNN”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Kevin Stitt appoints Alan Armstrong to fill Mullin's Senate seat”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Energy executive Alan Armstrong picked to fill Mullin's Senate seat through end of year” · PBS NewsHour, The Hill
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Armstrong must agree not to run for a full term this fall under Oklahoma law.
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