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'I Cheated on My Wife' Former congressional candidate admits to 2022 affair
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Key Points:
- Jackson Lahmeyer, pastor of Tulsa’s Sheridan Church, admitted in an interview with The Daily Mail to having an affair in 2022 and apologized for his actions to President Trump, his family, constituents, and congregation.
- Following the revelation, Lahmeyer held a closed-door meeting with church members where he acknowledged his mistakes and was described as remaining a "good man."
- Lahmeyer suspended his campaign for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District shortly after qualifying for an August runoff, citing a desire not to be a distraction to his family, church, or constituents.
- President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Lahmeyer and instead endorsed Mark Tedford, who will face Democrat John Croissant in the November general election.
- The controversy arose after reports and independent verification of inappropriate text messages between Lahmeyer and the woman involved in the affair.
