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Oklahoma pastor drops out of runoff for Hern’s House seat after Trump withdraws endorsement

Oklahoma pastor drops out of runoff for Hern’s House seat after Trump withdraws endorsement

Summary

Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, who had President Trump's support, withdrew from the Republican runoff election for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. His campaign was hurt by a texting scandal, and President Trump later took back his endorsement.

Key Facts

  • Jackson Lahmeyer is a pastor from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • He was running in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District.
  • President Donald Trump had endorsed Lahmeyer.
  • Lahmeyer was involved in a texting scandal that damaged his campaign.
  • After the scandal, Lahmeyer withdrew from the runoff race.
  • President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Lahmeyer following the scandal.
  • Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District is known to strongly support Republican candidates.
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