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politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Oklahoma congressional candidate admits 2022 affair, suspends campaign and ministry

Oklahoma pastor and former congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer acknowledged an affair from 2022 in a Daily Mail interview, apologized to his wife, Trump, constituents and his church, and announced he is suspending his campaign and taking a sabbatical from preaching as he steps back from politics; Trump later withdrew his endorsement and backed Mark Tedford in the race for Oklahoma’s 1st District.

via News On 6|

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politics2 months ago•184 min saved

Trump ally Lahmeyer exits Oklahoma congressional bid amid texting scandal

Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, has suspended his bid in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District after a texting scandal, saying he doesn’t want to be a distraction for his family or his church. A Daily Mail report claimed he sent romantic messages to a woman who isn’t his wife; Lahmeyer acknowledged inappropriate behavior but said the matter was handled privately. Trump had endorsed Lahmeyer but on Wednesday backed his runoff opponent, Mark Tedford, leaving Tedford with a clearer path to the nomination.

via CNN|

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