Ed Gallrein Has Boomers To Thank For Defeating Thomas Massie
Ed Gallrein won the GOP primary against incumbent Thomas Massie, largely due to support from older voters. While Massie maintained strong backing from younger demographics, Gallrein's appeal among voters aged 66 and older was decisive. The primary was marked by significant financial backing and a contentious political landscape.
- ▪Gallrein received overwhelming support from voters aged 66 to 75, winning 61.8% of their votes.
- ▪Massie led among younger voters, particularly those aged 18 to 29, where he garnered 81.5% support.
- ▪The primary was the most expensive in U.S. House history, with over $32 million spent on advertisements.
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Elections Ed Gallrein Has Boomers To Thank For Defeating Thomas Massie (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 20, 2026 10:33 AM ET May 20, 2026 10:33 AM 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 }); The Baby Boomer generation overwhelmingly voted for Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who ousted seven-term incumbent Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie in a GOP primary Tuesday night.
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