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Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin is the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, a Republican and former U.S. senator from Oklahoma. The Senate confirmed him 54–45 on March 23, 2026 and he was sworn in on March 24, 2026.

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THE BALLOT RECORD

Markwayne Mullin’s electoral history

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POLICY, NOT PERSONALITY

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FOLLOW THE DISCLOSED MONEY

Who funds Markwayne Mullin?

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HOW THEY GOT HERE

A career in milestones

  1. Oklahoma congressman and senator

    DHS says Mullin served ten years in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma’s 2nd District and three years in the U.S. Senate before his confirmation; before Congress he ran his family’s plumbing business.

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  2. Current position: Secretary of Homeland Security

    Confirmed as the 9th Secretary of Homeland Security by a 54–45 Senate vote and sworn in by President Trump on March 24, 2026.

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  3. Announces FY2026 border data

    On Oct. 16, 2026 DHS announced 98,708 southwest border apprehensions for fiscal year 2026, with Mullin saying the data show strong enforcement works.

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Selected career milestones, reviewed 2026-11-02. These are sourced historical summaries, not exhaustive biographies. A market listing does not establish that a person has announced a campaign or is eligible to stand.

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