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Northern Kentucky primary voters reshape U.S. House race with Trump-backed candidate

Gallrein won the Republican primary and will face Democrat Melissa Strange in November.

Northern Kentucky primary voters reshape U.S. House race with Trump-backed candidate
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Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie by 10 points in Kentucky’s Republican primary, setting up a November race against Democrat Melissa Strange. The result followed President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Gallrein and his calls for Massie’s removal.

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President who endorsed Gallrein and called for Massie’s removal

Democratic House candidate who will face Gallrein in November

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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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