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Ed Gallrein claims 'David versus Goliath' win over Massie in Kentucky

Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.

Ed Gallrein claims 'David versus Goliath' win over Massie in Kentucky
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Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, winning by nearly 10 points. The result was presented as a test of Republican voters’ alignment with President Donald Trump.

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Republican House candidate who defeated Thomas Massie in the primary

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Incumbent representative defeated by Gallrein in the Republican primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who backed Gallrein and criticized Massie

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative who publicly defended Massie after his loss

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose primary loss is cited as another Republican primary result

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative who defeated Cassidy in a primary

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Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky Republican Primary

Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary after receiving Donald Trump’s backing. Outlets also describe the contest as a closely watched test of Trump’s influence over the Republican Party. Left-leaning outlets frame the result as part of Trump’s effort to punish a Republican who broke with him. Center outlets generally treat it as a test of Trump’s influence over voters and the party. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Gallrein’s win as a victory for Trump and his agenda.

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