Nine key takeaways from election night in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Georgia
Election night results from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Georgia revealed significant outcomes for both parties. President Trump successfully backed several candidates, including Ed Gallrein, who defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican primary. Meanwhile, Democratic Socialist Chris Rabb won the Pennsylvania primary with endorsements from prominent left-wing lawmakers, while Georgia's gubernatorial race saw mixed results for Republicans who opposed Trump.
- ▪Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican primary, marking a significant victory for Trump-backed candidates.
- ▪Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 3rd District, bolstered by endorsements from members of the Squad.
- ▪Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who criticized Trump, received low voter support in their gubernatorial bids.
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Politics Nine key takeaways from election night in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Georgia By Victor Nava Published May 20, 2026 Updated May 20, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump continued his hot streak Tuesday, powering several of his preferred Republican candidates to victory in key primary elections. Here are nine takeaways from contests in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Georgia. Trump takes out Thomas Massie in Kentucky The president claimed his latest political scalp in the hotly-contested House primary for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. 6 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) gestures after losing the Republican party’s nomination, May 19, 2026, in Hebron, Ky. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Rep.
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