Jackson Lahmeyer quits Oklahoma GOP House runoff amid text scandal

The Oklahoma GOP House primary advanced to a runoff election. Jackson Lahmeyer had qualified as one of the runoff candidates. Media reports alleged he had sent inappropriate text messages. In light of the allegations, Lahmeyer announced his withdrawal from the race. His withdrawal removes him from the runoff ballot. The GOP runoff will proceed with the remaining candidates. Voters will choose the party’s nominee without Lahmeyer in the field. The outcome will determine the Republican challenger for the general election.