Jackson Lahmeyer Drops Out of Oklahoma Race Amid Text Scandal
Summary
Jackson Lahmeyer stopped his campaign for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District after messages he sent became public. President Trump withdrew his support from Lahmeyer and now supports another candidate, Mark Tedford.Key Facts
- Jackson Lahmeyer is a Tulsa pastor and former U.S. Senate candidate.
- Lahmeyer ended his congressional campaign after a texting scandal emerged.
- The messages involved a former Miss Oklahoma USA and caused controversy.
- Lahmeyer admitted to crossing a boundary in texting but said he ended all communication.
- He claimed the reports were an inaccurate and selective account of the situation.
- President Donald Trump initially endorsed Lahmeyer but later withdrew support.
- Trump said he appreciates Lahmeyer’s efforts and will still stand by him personally.
- Trump switched his endorsement to State Representative Mark Tedford, Lahmeyer’s runoff opponent.
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