Candidates Backed by Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Triumph in Key House Primaries
Candidates endorsed by former President Trump and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez achieved significant victories in recent House primaries. In Kentucky, Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Thomas Massie in the Republican primary. Meanwhile, a Democratic primary in Pennsylvania saw a win for candidates aligned with democratic socialism.
- ▪Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former Navy SEAL, won the Republican primary in Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District.
- ▪Gallrein's victory resulted in the ousting of incumbent Representative Thomas Massie.
- ▪The Democratic primary in Pennsylvania was a success for candidates supported by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Takeaways From PrimariesRepublicans Taken Down by TrumpPrimary CalendarLatest PollsChanges to MapsAdvertisementSKIP 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 ADVERTISEMENTCandidates Backed by Trump, Ocasio-Cortez Triumph in Key House PrimariesThe president’s preferred candidate ousted an incumbent in Kentucky, while a Democratic primary in Pennsylvania was a win for the democratic socialists.Listen · 5:17 min Share full articleEd Gallrein, a farmer and former Navy SEAL, defeated Representative Thomas Massie on in the Republican primary race in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.Credit...Maddie…
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