N'Kiyla Thomas wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma

Nurse N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas has won the Democratic Senate primary runoff in Oklahoma, securing the party nomination. This victory represents another win for the democratic socialist wing of the party. Thomas defeated lawyer Jim Priest after both candidates advanced from a June runoff where neither had secured over half of the vote. According to Decision Desk HQ, Thomas is now projected to face Republican nominee Rep. Kevin Hern in the upcoming general election for the U.S. Senate.