Trump-backed Oklahoma pastor exits House runoff race (opens in new tab)

Jackson Lahmeyer, a Tulsa pastor who founded Pastors for Trump, suspended his campaign for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District on Wednesday, one day after advancing to a Republican primary runoff. Lahmeyer said he made the decision after speaking with his wife and campaign team and did not want to be a distraction to his family, church or voters in the district. President Trump endorsed Lahmeyer in May and reiterated his support before Tuesday’s primary, but shifted his endorsement Wednesda...