Oklahoma congressional candidate drops out amid texting infidelity furor
Summary
Jackson Lahmeyer, an Oklahoma congressional candidate endorsed by President Trump, suspended his campaign after reports revealed he sent intimate texts outside his marriage. President Trump then shifted his support to Mark Tedford, Lahmeyer’s Republican primary runoff opponent.Key Facts
- Jackson Lahmeyer was running for Congress in Oklahoma’s 1st district.
- He was endorsed by President Donald Trump in early May.
- Reports emerged that Lahmeyer sent extramarital intimate text messages to a former campaign fundraiser.
- Lahmeyer described the report as distorted but admitted to crossing a boundary and ended communication.
- He suspended his campaign to avoid distracting his family, church, and voters.
- President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Lahmeyer and endorsed Mark Tedford instead.
- Lahmeyer’s withdrawal makes Tedford the likely Republican nominee for the seat.
- The seat was open because Kevin Hern ran for the US Senate.
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