Oklahoma pastor drops out of runoff for Hern’s House seat after Trump withdraws endorsement
Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer has withdrawn from the GOP primary runoff for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District after President Trump withdrew his endorsement following a texting scandal. Lahmeyer's exit comes after facing exposure that derailed his campaign for the safe Republican seat.
Key Points
- Trump withdrew his endorsement of Lahmeyer, a significant blow in a Republican primary race
- A texting scandal became public and damaged Lahmeyer's campaign viability
- The withdrawal leaves the 1st District GOP runoff to proceed without the Trump-backed candidate