Trump Endorses Jackson Lahmeyer in Oklahoma 1st Congressional District Republican Primary
President Donald Trump announced his full endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor and business leader running to succeed Rep. Kevin Hern. Trump detailed the candidate’s expected priorities on the economy, border security, energy and the Second Amendment in a Truth Social post. Lahmeyer, a longtime Trump supporter who founded Pastors For Trump, previously ran for Senate in 2022.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District in a recent X post. , keep the border secure, stop migrant crime, strengthen the military and veterans, safeguard elections, and protect the Second Amendment.
Lahmeyer, a pastor, business leader and fourth-generation Oklahoman, has built his campaign around faith-based leadership, Christian conservative values, and support for small business and energy independence.
Through his work in the ministry and his entrepreneurship, he has become a prominent voice among young conservatives in Oklahoma. Jackson Lahmeyer has been a supporter of Donald Trump since the beginning of the Make America Great Again movement in 2016.
He is a member of the National Faith Advisory Board and founded Pastors For Trump, a coalition of Christians and pastors that support Trump’s “America First” agenda.
Washington Examiner reported that Lahmeyer first ran for public office in 2022 when he lost the Senate Republican primary to Sen. James Lankford. He is now running to replace Rep. Kevin Hern, who is seeking Oklahoma’s open Senate seat.
Trump noted that Lahmeyer has collaborated with White House faith officials while championing the president’s campaign. The endorsement arrives as Lahmeyer seeks to transition from ministry and business leadership into a congressional role centered on conservative policy priorities.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2016
Jackson Lahmeyer begins supporting Donald Trump at the start of the Make America Great Again movement
1 sourceWashington Examiner - 2022
Lahmeyer loses Senate Republican primary to Sen. James Lankford
1 sourceWashington Examiner - 2026
President Donald Trump endorses Jackson Lahmeyer for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District
2 sourcesWashington Examiner · President Donald Trump
Potential Impact
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Lahmeyer’s campaign focus on faith-based leadership and energy independence aligns with Trump’s stated priorities
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The endorsement may consolidate conservative support for Lahmeyer in the Republican primary for Oklahoma’s 1st District
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The race to replace Rep. Kevin Hern could draw additional national conservative attention following the endorsement
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