 The man who represented Oklahoma longer than any other official has died at the age of 89. Sources close to the family reveal U.S. Senator James Inhofe is dead. He served 36 years in Congress, 28 as a U.S. Senator. Inhofe was known as a strong supporter for the conservative take on important issues. The Republican was re-elected to the Senate in 2020, but retired after two years due to the lingering effects of COVID-19.