Ed Gallrein beats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky primary, NBC News projects
Ed Gallrein has won the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie. Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, received significant support from pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups during his campaign. This victory highlights the influence of Trump's endorsement in Republican primaries.
- ▪Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in the Kentucky primary.
- ▪Gallrein is a former Navy SEAL and a strong supporter of President Trump.
- ▪His campaign was bolstered by a substantial advertising effort from pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups.
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- ▪ Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky House GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, CBS News projects — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousts Thomas Massie in Kentucky fight for US Congress seat, NBC News projects — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Rep. Thomas Massie ousted in Kentucky by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein: ‘A true American Patriot’ — New York Post
- ▪ Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years — NYT > Top Stories
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 00:02:52 GMT |
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Trump-backed Republican candidate Ed Gallrein beats Rep. Thomas Massie in the primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. Former Navy SEAL Gallrein has been a vocal supporter of President Trump, and was aided by an extraordinary advertising blitz fueled largely by pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups.May 20, 2026
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