Lankford Faces Opposition from Oklahoma GOP Chair

In addition to challengers in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate next year, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said he is contending with opposition from a high-ranking member of his own party, Tulsa World reports.

According to The Oklahoman, Oklahoma Republican Party chairman John Bennett told reporters that Lankford’s decision not to object to the results of the 2020 presidential election after the Jan. 6 insurrection was proof that the senator couldn’t keep promises made to constituents.

Said Lankford: “It’s more unheard of than it is rare. I’d say it’s highly unusual for a state party chair in any state in America to come out and say, ‘I’m not going to at least be neutral.’”