Oklahoma pastor drops House race after alleged inappropriate messages resurface (opens original article in a new tab)

Oklahoma pastor Jackson Lahmeyer dropped out of the House race after President Trump withdrew his endorsement and supported his opponent, Mark Tedford, following allegations of inappropriate text messages.

• Oklahoma pastor Jackson Lahmeyer dropped out of the House race after Trump withdrew his endorsement and backed opponent Mark Tedford.
• Trump endorsed Tedford, stating he is 'Pro Trump and MAGA all the way!' following allegations of inappropriate text messages between Lahmeyer and a former campaign worker.
• Lahmeyer cited family and church concerns, stating he did not want to be a distraction to Oklahoma's 1st District voters.