Kevin Hern

Republican Representative of Oklahoma's 1st district

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December 4, 1961 (62 years old)

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Born in Missouri and raised in Arkansas
Graduated from Arkansas Tech University and received an MBA from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Initially pursued a PhD in astronautical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology but did not complete it
Became a successful businessman, owning 18 McDonald's franchises in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area before selling them in 2021
Has started several other businesses, including a hog farm, a community bank, and sports publications
Entered politics by running for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 and has been re-elected since
Signed an amicus brief supporting the Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit contesting the 2020 presidential election results
Became chair of the Republican Study Committee in 2023
Was a protest candidate in the January 2023 Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election and announced candidacy for Speaker again in October 2023 after previous withdrawals, but was not successful
Has served on various committees, including the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Small Business
Positions himself close to Donald Trump and emphasizes his business experience
Supports work requirements for welfare programs
Married with three children and two grandchildren, and is Protestant