Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years
The Republican primary contest in Representative Thomas Massie's district has become the most expensive in recent years, with nearly $33 million spent on advertising. This race features Massie, a rare critic of President Trump, against his Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein. The outcome will be a significant test of the influence of money in politics.
- ▪Nearly $33 million has been spent on ads and media in the primary race.
- ▪Representative Thomas Massie is facing a challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is backed by Trump.
- ▪This primary is considered one of the most expensive in recent years.
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- ▪ Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky House GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, CBS News projects — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Ed Gallrein beats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky primary, NBC News projects — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ 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
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }liveUpdatesJune 3, 2026, 7:24 p.m. ETResults in Key RacesCalifornia Primary TakeawaysHighlights From Other ContestsHow Results WorkAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTTrump’s Push to Defeat Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent YearsThe Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday that will test the power of big money.Listen · 6:37 min Share full articleNearly $33 million has been spent on ads and other media in the race between Representative Thomas Massie,…
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