Oklahoma Governor Appoints Energy Exec to Senate

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Energy Executive, Alan Armstrong, to the U.S.

Senate on Tuesday.

Armstrong will serve through the end of the year, replacing Republican Mark Wayne Mullin,

who just got confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary.

Stitt picked Armstrong, the chairman and former chief executive of the Tulsa-Base Williams

companies, a major natural gas pipeline operator.

The governor wanted someone with strong business experience and conservative values to hold

to seat temporarily.

People close to Armstrong describe him as calm and skilled at finding common ground, rather

than pushing strict ideology.

His expertise in energy markets comes at a key time, with global oil supply shaken by

the conflict involving Iran.

Under Oklahoma law, Armstrong has agreed not to seek a full six-year term this November.

U.S. representative Kevin Hart quickly entered the race for the permanent spot and picked

up an early endorsement from President Donald Trump.

This move ensures continuity in the Senate, while Mullin tackles challenges at Homeland

Security and in highlights Oklahoma's focus on energy leaders.

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