Thomas Massie Goes Down To Trump-Backed Foe After Groups Went Deep In Their Pockets To Oust Him
Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in the Kentucky primary, ending Massie's 14-year congressional career. Gallrein's victory was bolstered by endorsements from Donald Trump and significant financial backing from various political action committees. The primary race became the most expensive in U.S. House history, with over $32 million spent on advertisements.
- ▪Gallrein won the primary with 54.4% of the vote compared to Massie's 45.6%.
- ▪The race saw over $32 million in spending, making it the most expensive primary in U.S. House history.
- ▪Massie faced accusations related to a hush money scheme from his ex-girlfriend just days before the election.
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Politics Thomas Massie Goes Down To Trump-Backed Foe After Groups Went Deep In Their Pockets To Oust Him (Photos by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images/Luke Johnson/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 19, 2026 8:01 PM ET May 19, 2026 8:01 PM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein defeated Republican Kentucky Rep.
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