Oklahoma Republican Senator Jim Inhofe officially announced today he'll retire from the U.S. Senate at the end of this year. The 87-year old top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee is serving in his fifth full Senate term. His current term expires in January 2027.
https://twitter.com/JimInhofe/status/1497272076729827332
McConnell: "For the past thirty-five years, my friend Jim Inhofe has been one of his fellow Oklahomans’ fiercest advocates here in Washington. As a sportsman, a small business owner, and a former mayor, he brought a keen understanding of the challenges facing his neighbors."
McConnell on Inhofe's Senate retirement: "As a longtime member and Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, his advocacy for his fellow veterans and for the men and women serving today in uniform has helped make America safer and our power more respected around the world."
McConnell: "At every step of his decorated career, Jim has been quick to credit the love and support of his wife, Kay, and their twenty children and grandchildren. I know the Inhofes will be glad to have more time with their consummate family man."
McConnell on Inhofe's Senate retirement at the end of this year: "And while the Senate will miss one of its foremost experts on defense policy, I am glad our friend will continue to serve with us through the end of this Congress." republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press…
Inhofe’s official retirement from the Senate is top news in the Sooner State this morning. 
5th term Oklahoma GOP Congressman Markwayne Mullin announces his bid for #OKSen to replace Inhofe. Primary is June 28th.
https://twitter.com/markwaynemullin/status/1497632682578219014
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