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Trump switches endorsement in Oklahoma House primary

Trump shifted his endorsement from Lahmeyer to Tedford shortly before Lahmeyer suspended his campaign.

Trump switches endorsement in Oklahoma House primary
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Jackson Lahmeyer suspended his Oklahoma House campaign after Donald Trump switched his endorsement to Mark Tedford, following Lahmeyer’s acknowledgment that he crossed a boundary in messages to a woman. Lahmeyer’s withdrawal gave Tedford the primary victory.

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President who switched his endorsement in the Oklahoma House primary

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Oklahoma House candidate who suspended his campaign

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ALSO MENTIONED  Burt Jones, Georgia lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate; Kyle Hilbert, Oklahoma House Speaker; Rick Jackson, Businessperson and Georgia gubernatorial candidate; Zach Lahn, Businessperson and Iowa gubernatorial candidate

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Trump Shifts Support to Tedford in Oklahoma Congressional Primary

Outlets agree that Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford in Oklahoma’s congressional race, and that Lahmeyer suspended his campaign. Left-leaning outlets foreground reports about Lahmeyer’s messages and alleged infidelity alongside his exit. Center outlets focus on the endorsement switch and campaign withdrawal, with some noting Lahmeyer said he had decided to leave before Trump changed his support. Right-leaning outlets also recount the switch and exit, while some emphasize the texting controversy and one draws a contrast with a Democratic candidate.

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