Oklahoma House Runoff Set Between State Lawmaker and Trump-Backed Pastor

A race for a House seat in Oklahoma is advancing to a runoff election. The contest will feature a current state lawmaker and a pastor supported by Donald Trump. Neither candidate secured a majority in the initial primary vote. The New York Times reports that the two emerged as the top vote-getters. This runoff highlights the ongoing influence of Trump endorsements in local races. Voters will now decide between the political experience of the lawmaker. They must also weigh the high-profile backing of the pastor in the upcoming vote. The outcome will determine the party nominee for this specific House district.