Republican Jackson Lahmeyer has suspended his campaign for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. The decision follows controversy over alleged text messages surfacing just before the Republican primary. In a statement on X, Lahmeyer mentioned that after consulting with his wife, Kendra, and his campaign team, he decided to end his bid for Congress.
Lahmeyer, a pastor from the Tulsa area and a former U.S. Senate candidate, was seeking the Republican nomination in this open congressional race. He shared that he does not wish to be a distraction to his family, his church, or the residents of Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. President Donald Trump had previously endorsed Lahmeyer but withdrew his support. Trump expressed appreciation for Lahmeyer’s effort under difficult circumstances, stating, “He has always been with me, and I will always be with him.”
The campaign’s suspension follows a texting scandal reported by the Daily Mail, which attracted national interest. The controversy started when the outlet published alleged messages between Lahmeyer and a former Miss Oklahoma USA. This led to online scrutiny of Lahmeyer’s alleged behavior. Lahmeyer addressed the allegations by describing the reporting as “distorted” and mentioned that he and his wife had privately addressed the matter. He acknowledged crossing a boundary through text messaging and stated that all communication had ended.
He raised concerns about the story, questioning whether the information was paid for and why certain communications were selectively highlighted to create a misleading impression. Initially, Trump supported Lahmeyer in early May, naming him a “MAGA Warrior.” With Trump now endorsing State Representative Mark Tedford instead, Lahmeyer and Tedford had advanced to a runoff election. Lahmeyer secured 25.9 percent of the vote, coming in second. With Lahmeyer stepping out, the race for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District progresses without one of its prominent candidates.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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