Trump-backed Oklahoma candidate halts bid amid texting scandal
TL;DR
Oklahoma Republican candidate Jackson Lahmeyer, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, suspended his bid after advancing to a runoff, saying he did not want to be a distraction amid questions about a former staffer’s relationship. Lahmeyer acknowledged crossing a boundary in text messages but disputed tabloid reporting, and Trump withdrew his endorsement, now backing Mark Tedford in the race.
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