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The Latest: Kentucky polls begin to close as Massie faces Trump-backed challenger

Gallrein won the Republican nomination after Trump backed his challenge to Massie.

The Latest: Kentucky polls begin to close as Massie faces Trump-backed challenger
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Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary after receiving President Donald Trump’s backing, a result the AP describes as another test of Trump’s influence over Republican voters. The live report also follows primary contests and election developments in several other states.

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Republican House candidate who defeated Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who backed Gallrein and campaigned against Massie

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative defeated in the Republican primary

Massie's version of this story ↗

Oregon representative running in her party’s primary

Democratic House candidate endorsed by Shapiro

Democratic House candidate defeated by Janelle Stelson in Pennsylvania’s primary

Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator running for governor

Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Georgia senator whose seat is the target of a Republican primary contest

Pennsylvania representative whose district Democrats are trying to flip

Republican Kentucky Senate candidate who withdrew and urged supporters to back Barr

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary who campaigned against Massie

Democratic House candidate who won Pennsylvania’s primary to challenge Scott Perry

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator stepping down from the Senate

Former president referenced in an account of the 2020 Georgia election

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Kentucky representative who won the Republican Senate primary

Doug Jones
Former U.S. Senator (D-AL)

Former Alabama senator who may face Tuberville in the governor’s race

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president mentioned as having considered Shapiro for her 2024 running-mate shortlist

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who lost his primary

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative advancing to a Republican Senate primary runoff

Former Kentucky attorney general defeated in the Republican Senate primary

Scott Perry
R · PA-10

Pennsylvania representative who will face Janelle Stelson in the general election

Louisiana Senate candidate advancing to a Republican primary runoff

Christopher A. Coons
D · DE · SEN

Delaware senator criticizing Trump’s campaign against Massie

ALSO MENTIONED  Burt Jones, Georgia lieutenant governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate advancing to a runoff; Geoff Duncan, Former Georgia lieutenant governor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate; Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania governor and Democratic candidate for reelection; Rick Jackson, Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate advancing to a runoff; Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania state treasurer and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Tina Kotek, Oregon governor seeking reelection

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Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky Republican Primary

Ed Gallrein defeated Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary after receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement. The result is also described as a test of Trump’s influence over the party. Left-leaning outlets frame Massie’s defeat as another Trump victory and a prompt to debate his influence. Center outlets mostly treat the result as a test of Trump’s influence over Republican voters, alongside straightforward election reporting. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Gallrein’s Trump backing and present the result as a win for Trump’s effort to oust Massie.

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