Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary
Ed Gallrein, endorsed by former President Trump, won the GOP primary against incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Gallrein campaigned on a platform of unwavering support for Trump's agenda, while Massie positioned himself as a principled opponent of the president when necessary. This primary reflects Trump's influence over the Republican Party, as he continues to challenge incumbents who do not align with his views.
- ▪Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in the GOP primary in Kentucky.
- ▪Gallrein was endorsed by former President Trump, who criticized Massie during the campaign.
- ▪Massie has positioned himself as a candidate willing to oppose the president when he disagrees.
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- ▪ Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years — NYT > Top Stories
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Elections Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary May 19, 20267:57 PM ET By Sylvia Goodman Ed Gallrein, Republican congressional candidate for Kentucky, speaks on May 18 in Hebron, Ky. Jon Cherry/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images North America President Trump vanquished another perceived GOP foe Tuesday night as his chosen challenger, Ed Gallrein, defeated Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie. That's according to a race call by The Associated Press. Gallrein made clear throughout his campaign that he would support the president's agenda unequivocally and accused Massie of siding with the "radical left" over his own party. Loading...
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