Trump switches support in Oklahoma congressional race as formerly endorsed pastor candidate suspends campaign
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Oklahoma GOP congressional candidate and pastor Jackson Lahmeyer to back rival Mark Tedford in a dramatic 2026 midterm reversal.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer, backing Mark Tedford instead.
- Jackson Lahmeyer announced he was suspending his campaign for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District.
- Lahmeyer stated his decision to withdraw was made before Trump's endorsement change and was for personal reasons.
- Trump had previously endorsed Lahmeyer but cited Tedford as an 'America First Patriot' in his endorsement switch.
- The endorsement reversal occurred after reports emerged about Lahmeyer's text messages with a former Miss Oklahoma USA.
- Mark Tedford and Jackson Lahmeyer had advanced to a runoff election to succeed Rep. Kevin Hern.