Oklahoma pastor who was backed by Trump exits GOP House runoff after reports of inappropriate texts
Lahmeyer withdrew from the House runoff after reports of romantic text messages to a campaign fundraiser.
Jackson Lahmeyer withdrew from the 2026 Republican primary for Oklahoma’s 1st district.
Lahmeyer withdrew from the House runoff after reports of romantic text messages to a campaign fundraiser.

Lahmeyer left a House runoff after reports alleged he exchanged romantic messages with a campaign fundraiser.

Lahmeyer suspended his campaign after advancing to a runoff in the Oklahoma Republican primary.

Lahmeyer’s statements about Jews and Israel have drawn attention as he campaigns for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District.
Lahmeyer withdrew from the House runoff after reports of romantic text messages to a campaign fundraiser.
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