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Oklahoma House Primary Runoff Pits Incumbent Lawmaker Against Trump-Endorsed Pastor

A recent primary in Oklahoma advanced two Republicans to a runoff for a U.S. House seat. One candidate is a sitting state legislator known for a more traditional GOP approach. The other is a

A recent primary in Oklahoma advanced two Republicans to a runoff for a U.S. House seat. One candidate is a sitting state legislator known for a more traditional GOP approach. The other is a

pastor who received endorsement from former President Donald Trump. The pastor is described as a right‑wing firebrand in campaign coverage. The runoff will determine which candidate appears on the

November ballot as the party’s nominee. The contest highlights a growing ideological divide within the state Republican Party. Observers see the race as a test of Trump’s sway over local elections.

Voters will cast their runoff ballots on the scheduled date, with results expected to shape the district’s congressional race.

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