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Trump’s Most Hated Republican Rep Leads Primary Race Polls

Massie appears to lead the Republican primary polls despite repeated attacks from Trump.

Trump’s Most Hated Republican Rep Leads Primary Race Polls
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Rep. Thomas Massie appears to lead the Republican primary polls in the race’s final stretch, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks.

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Thomas Massie
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Kentucky representative and Republican primary candidate

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Polls Show Thomas Massie Leading Kentucky Republican Primary

Polls show Thomas Massie leading Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s Republican primary, despite President Donald Trump’s support for Gallrein and efforts against Massie. Left-leaning outlets present Massie’s lead as a possible exception to Trump’s influence over Republican primaries. Center outlets also emphasize his lead despite Trump’s opposition, without making that broader influence the main focus.

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