Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, and Oklahoma state Representative Mark Tedford are projected to advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. Decision Desk HQ reported that neither candidate was expected to receive the 50-percent threshold required to secure the nomination in the primary held on Tuesday. A total of ten GOP candidates participated in the election.
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Jackson Lahmeyer and Mark Tedford advance to runoff in Oklahoma GOP primary
Jackson Lahmeyer and Mark Tedford are set to compete in a runoff for the Republican nomination in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. Neither candidate achieved the necessary majority in the primary held on June 17, 2026.
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Pastors for Trump founder advances to runoff in Oklahoma primary for Hern’s seat
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Jackson Lahmeyer and Mark Tedford advance to runoff in Oklahoma GOP primary