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Arizona' s Kari Lake denounces derogatory language from Oklahoma candidate she endorsed

Kari Lake speaks to reporters after the primary eleciton outside her campaign headquarters. Photo: Jeremy Duda/Axios Arizona's Republican denounced bigoted comments reportedly made by an Oklahoma legislative candidate she endorsed. Yes, and: Lake said Saturday she would rescind the endorsement if the comments were true. Driving the news: Jarrin Jackson, the GOP nominee for Oklahoma's Senate District 2 who on Wednesday, has a history of , The Oklahoman reported. Jackson has said, "I'm not beholden to Jews or any other group" and, "I ain't owned by the Jews. I worship Jesus Christ. He's my Messiah."He also said "all Jews will go to hell if they don't believe the gospel of Jesus Christ … just like everybody else."Jackson has said living an LGBT lifestyle is a "gateway to pedophilia." What Lake is saying: "I looked at Jarrin's resume as (a) Combat Veteran in Afghanistan. It is impossible to dig into everything someone has said in their life. If his reported comments are true, I obviously rescind my endorsement.""I respect Jarrin's service to our Nation, but clearly denounce that kind of derogatory language. Let me be clear: Our great movement welcomes anyone and everyone who wants to fight for a better future," Lake said in a statement provided to Axios Phoenix. Of note: Republican secretary of state nominee Mark Finchem and District 7 Senate nominee Wendy Rogers have also endorsed Jackson.Neither Rogers nor Finchem responded to a request for comment from Axios Phoenix. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to show Rogers has not responded to our request for comment. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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