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US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump

Gallrein won the Republican primary after running on his military service and loyalty to Trump.

US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump
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Rep. Thomas Massie lost Kentucky’s Republican House primary to Ed Gallrein, whom President Donald Trump backed. The result was presented as another sign of Trump’s influence over Republican primary voters.

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Republican House candidate who defeated Massie in the Kentucky primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who lost the Republican House primary

Massie's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose backing and campaign activity featured in the Kentucky primaries

Trump's version of this story ↗

Republican Senate candidate who withdrew and urged supporters to back Barr

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary who appeared with Gallrein during the campaign

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator whose seat was the subject of the Republican Senate primary

Colorado representative who publicly supported both Massie and Trump

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Kentucky representative chosen as the Republican Senate nominee

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator cited as another Trump-backed primary challenger’s opponent

Democratic House candidate expected to face Gallrein in the general election

Former Kentucky attorney general who lost the Republican Senate primary to Barr

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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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